Dams in Carroll County, Kentucky
6Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Carroll County, Kentucky
Carroll County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Carroll County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Ku Ghent Atb 2 at 222 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ku Ghent Atb 2 | High | Satisfactory | 222 | Other | 1994 |
| Ku Ghent South Cooling Pond | Significant | Satisfactory | 17 | Other | 1994 |
| Ku Ghent Sediment Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 60 | Debris Control | 1994 |
| Kentucky River Lock And Dam 1 | Low | Fair | 35 | Navigation | 1839 |
| Kemper Dam (south) | Low | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1992 |
| General Butler State Park Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 24 | Recreation | 1950 |