John T. Myers Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyUnion
Nearest CityCAVE IN ROCK
River/StreamOHIO RIVER
Coordinates37.79242, -87.99169

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height54 ft
Dam Length3,725 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage740,200 acre-ft
Max Storage740,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage543,862 acre-ft
Surface Area19,350 acres
Drainage Area108,000 sq mi
Max Discharge133,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03060
Federal IDKY03060
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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