Rough River Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyGrayson
Nearest CityFALLS OF ROUGH
River/StreamROUGH RIVER
Coordinates37.61975, -86.50091

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height132 ft
Dam Length1,590 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage334,400 acre-ft
Max Storage334,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage90,200 acre-ft
Surface Area5,100 acres
Drainage Area454 sq mi
Max Discharge22,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03012
Federal IDKY03012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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