Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 7
Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 7 is a gravity dam located in Mercer County, Kentucky, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 7
The primary purpose of Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 7 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 Commonwealth Of Kentucky (state). It impounds the Kentucky River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 777 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,828 acre-feet. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 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 08/11/2021.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Mercer |
| River/Stream | Kentucky River |
| Coordinates | 37.82970, -84.72490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,828 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,828 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,828 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 777 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | Commonwealth of Kentucky |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01200 |
| Federal ID | KY01200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |