Kentucky River Lock & Dam 10
Kentucky River Lock & Dam 10 is an other dam located in Madison County, Kentucky, built in 1907. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kentucky River Lock & Dam 10
Kentucky River Lock & Dam 10 is a dam in Madison, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Commonwealth Of Kentucky (state). It impounds the Kentucky River near Clays Ferry.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,955 square miles. Completed in 1907, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Clays Ferry |
| River/Stream | Kentucky River |
| Coordinates | 37.89504, -84.26200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3,955 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01170 |
| Federal ID | KY01170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |