Rough River Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Nearest City | FALLS OF ROUGH |
| River/Stream | ROUGH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.61975, -86.50091 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 132 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 334,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 334,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 454 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,000 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 | 05/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |