Kentucky Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | CALVERT CITY |
| River/Stream | TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.01250, -88.27011 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 206 ft |
| Dam Height | 206 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,422 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,535,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,535,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,127,470 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160,300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40,200 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 775,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |