Barren River Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyAllen
Nearest CityBOWLING GREEN
River/StreamBARREN RIVER
Coordinates36.89341, -86.12568

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height146 ft
Dam Length3,970 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage815,150 acre-ft
Max Storage815,150 acre-ft
Normal Storage190,320 acre-ft
Surface Area10,000 acres
Drainage Area940 sq mi
Max Discharge102,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03009
Federal IDKY03009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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