Ky River Lock & Dam 5
Ky River Lock & Dam 5 is a timber crib dam located in Woodford County, Kentucky, built in 1844. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ky River Lock & Dam 5
The primary purpose of Ky River Lock & Dam 5 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Commonwealth Of Kentucky (state). It impounds the Kentucky River near Clifton.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 594 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 17,390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,225 square miles. Completed in 1844, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2021.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Woodford |
| Nearest City | Clifton |
| River/Stream | Kentucky River |
| Coordinates | 38.05214, -84.83035 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 594 ft |
| Year Completed | 1844 (182 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5,225 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01198 |
| Federal ID | KY01198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |