Grayson Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCarter
Nearest CityGRAYSON
River/StreamLITTLE SANDY RIVER
Coordinates38.25347, -82.98453

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height120 ft
Dam Length1,460 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage118,990 acre-ft
Max Storage118,990 acre-ft
Normal Storage29,390 acre-ft
Surface Area1,510 acres
Drainage Area196 sq mi
Max Discharge74,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03030
Federal IDKY03030
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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