Newburgh Locks And Dam
Newburgh Locks And Dam is a concrete dam located in Henderson County, Kentucky, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Newburgh Locks And Dam
The primary purpose of Newburgh Locks And Dam is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by Usace - Louisville District (federal). It impounds the Ohio River near Newburgh.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 2,660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16,390 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 581,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 97,690 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2022.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Newburgh |
| River/Stream | Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 37.92991, -87.37295 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 581,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 581,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 455,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16,390 acres |
| Drainage Area | 97,690 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 127,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY03059 |
| Federal ID | KY03059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |