Kentucky River Lock & Dam 6

Mercer County, Kentucky (near TYRONE)

River/Stream: KENTUCKY RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
465 ft
Reservoir Storage
16,310 acre-ft
Year Completed
1891
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-08-16

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KY01199
State
Kentucky (KY)
Coordinates
37.92678, -84.82148
Age
135 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.