Kentucky River Lock and Dam 2

Henry County, Kentucky (near GRATZ)

River/Stream: KENTUCKY

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
438 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,550 acre-ft
Year Completed
1839
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
8,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-09-06

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
KY03014
State
Kentucky (KY)
Coordinates
38.43845, -84.96278
Age
187 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.