Northern Ky Airport Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyBoone
Nearest CityLIMABURG
River/StreamGUNPOWDER CREEK
Coordinates39.02967, -84.67579

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRoller-Compacted Concrete
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage768 acre-ft
Max Storage768 acre-ft
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCINCINNATI/NORTHERN KY INTERERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY01166
Federal IDKY01166
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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