Ky River Lock & Dam 5

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyWoodford
Nearest CityCLIFTON
River/StreamKENTUCKY RIVER
Coordinates38.05214, -84.83035

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length594 ft
Year Completed1844 (182 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17,390 acre-ft
Max Storage17,390 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,500 acre-ft
Drainage Area5,225 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/16/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY01198
Federal IDKY01198
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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