Kentucky River Lock & Dam 9

Jessamine County, Kentucky (near CAMP NELSON)

River/Stream: KENTUCKY RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
294 ft
Reservoir Storage
16,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1907
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-01-29

Hazard Classification: High — 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
KY01202
State
Kentucky (KY)
Coordinates
37.84329, -84.44036
Age
119 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.