Buckhorn Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyPerry
Nearest CityBUCKHORN
River/StreamMIDDLEFORK KENTUCKY RIVER
Coordinates37.34064, -83.47055

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height160 ft
Dam Length1,020 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage167,900 acre-ft
Max Storage167,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage32,100 acre-ft
Surface Area1,230 acres
Drainage Area408 sq mi
Max Discharge138,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03027
Federal IDKY03027
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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