Rough River Dam
Kentucky — Grayson County — ROUGH RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| River | ROUGH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.61975, -86.50091 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 132 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,590 ft |
| NID Storage | 334,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 334,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 2, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Other Name | Rough River Lake |
Location Map
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.