Kentucky River Lock & Dam 6

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMercer
Nearest CityTYRONE
River/StreamKENTUCKY RIVER
Coordinates37.92678, -84.82148

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length465 ft
Year Completed1891 (135 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,310 acre-ft
Max Storage16,310 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,000 acre-ft
Drainage Area5,102 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDKY01199
Federal IDKY01199
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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