Kentucky River Lock & Dam 9
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jessamine |
| Nearest City | CAMP NELSON |
| River/Stream | KENTUCKY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.84329, -84.44036 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,030 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4,101 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |