John T. Myers Locks And Dam
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | CAVE IN ROCK |
| River/Stream | OHIO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.79242, -87.99169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 740,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 740,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 543,862 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19,350 acres |
| Drainage Area | 108,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 133,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |