Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 7

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMercer
River/StreamKentucky River
Coordinates37.82970, -84.72490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,828 acre-ft
Max Storage5,828 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,828 acre-ft
Surface Area777 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerCommonwealth of Kentucky
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/11/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY01200
Federal IDKY01200
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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