Kentucky River Lock And Dam 1
Kentucky River Lock And Dam 1 is a timber crib dam located in Carroll County, Kentucky, built in 1839. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kentucky River Lock And Dam 1
The primary purpose of Kentucky River Lock And Dam 1 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 near Carrollton.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 462 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,310 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25,290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,956 square miles. Completed in 1839, 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 09/06/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Carrollton |
| River/Stream | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.65832, -85.14447 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 462 ft |
| Year Completed | 1839 (187 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,310 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,956 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | Commonwealth of Kentucky |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY03013 |
| Federal ID | KY03013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |