Barkley Lock And Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLyon
Nearest CitySMITHLAND
River/StreamCUMBERLAND
Coordinates37.02167, -88.22000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height157 ft
Dam Length10,180 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,082,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,082,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage869,000 acre-ft
Surface Area57,920 acres
Drainage Area17,598 sq mi
Max Discharge520,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/01/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03001
Federal IDKY03001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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