Nolin River Dam

Kentucky — Edmonson County — NOLIN RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyEdmonson
RiverNOLIN RIVER
Coordinates37.27714, -86.24702

Physical Characteristics

NID Height167 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length980 ft
NID Storage609,400 acre-ft
Max Storage609,400 acre-ft
Surface Area5,790 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 7, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District
Other NameNolin Lake

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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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