Buckhorn Dam

Kentucky — Perry County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyPerry
Coordinates37.34064, -83.47055

Physical Characteristics

NID Height160 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,020 ft
NID Storage167,900 acre-ft
Max Storage167,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,230 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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