Ku Ghent Atb 2
Ku Ghent Atb 2 is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Kentucky, built in 1994. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ku Ghent Atb 2
Ku Ghent Atb 2 is a dam in Carroll, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Lg&e And Ku Energy, Llc (private). It impounds the Trib Black Rock Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 222 feet tall and stretches 4,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 146 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/2024.
At 222 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Carroll |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Trib Black Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.74018, -85.02196 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 222 ft |
| Dam Height | 222 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 146 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LG&E and KU Energy, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01111 |
| Federal ID | KY01111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |