Barren River Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | BOWLING GREEN |
| River/Stream | BARREN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.89341, -86.12568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 146 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 815,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 815,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190,320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 940 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 102,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |