Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks And Dam
Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks And Dam is a concrete dam located in Bracken County, Kentucky, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks And Dam
The primary purpose of Captain Anthony Meldahl 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 - Huntington District (federal). It impounds the Ohio River near Bradford.
The dam stands 138 feet tall and stretches 2,105 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21,700 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 609,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70,808 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2019.
At 138 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bracken |
| Nearest City | Bradford |
| River/Stream | Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 38.79377, -84.17191 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 138 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 609,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 609,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 609,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21,700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70,808 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 101,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY03032 |
| Federal ID | KY03032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |