Kentucky River Lock & Dam 8

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJessamine
Nearest CityCAMP NELSON
River/StreamKENTUCKY RIVER
Coordinates37.74568, -84.58706

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length309 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,020 acre-ft
Max Storage14,020 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,700 acre-ft
Drainage Area4,414 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY01201
Federal IDKY01201
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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