Cave Run Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyBath
Nearest CityFARMERS
River/StreamLICKING RIVER
Coordinates38.11761, -83.53268

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height148 ft
Dam Length2,700 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage614,100 acre-ft
Max Storage614,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage222,581 acre-ft
Surface Area8,270 acres
Drainage Area826 sq mi
Max Discharge158,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/30/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03055
Federal IDKY03055
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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