Buckhorn Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | BUCKHORN |
| River/Stream | MIDDLEFORK KENTUCKY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.34064, -83.47055 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 160 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 408 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |