Green River Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyTaylor
Nearest CityGREENSBURG
River/StreamGREEN RIVER
Coordinates37.24571, -85.33982

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height144 ft
Dam Length2,350 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage723,200 acre-ft
Max Storage723,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage244,100 acre-ft
Surface Area8,210 acres
Drainage Area682 sq mi
Max Discharge74,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03007
Federal IDKY03007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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