Kentucky River Lock & Dam 9

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJessamine
Nearest CityCAMP NELSON
River/StreamKENTUCKY RIVER
Coordinates37.84329, -84.44036

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length294 ft
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,000 acre-ft
Max Storage15,030 acre-ft
Normal Storage16,000 acre-ft
Drainage Area4,101 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY01202
Federal IDKY01202
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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