Little Kentucky River Frs No 5b

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHenry
Nearest CitySULPHUR
River/StreamLITTLE KENTUCKY RIVER
Coordinates38.50169, -85.23257

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,040 acre-ft
Max Storage1,040 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/04/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00279
Federal IDKY00279
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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