Man-o-war Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyFayette
Nearest CityLEXINGTON
River/StreamNORTH ELKHORN CK
Coordinates38.02778, -84.40278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length581 ft
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBALL-BRYANT LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/18/2026
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY01207
Federal IDKY01207
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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