Kentucky River Lock And Dam 4

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityFRANKFORT
River/StreamKENTUCKY
Coordinates38.21179, -84.87244

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length581 ft
Year Completed1844 (182 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15,860 acre-ft
Max Storage15,860 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,100 acre-ft
Surface Area1,110 acres
Drainage Area5,412 sq mi
Max Discharge7,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerCommonwealth of Kentucky
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/14/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03016
Federal IDKY03016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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