Kentucky River Lock and Dam 3

Owen County, Kentucky (near GEST)

River/Stream: KENTUCKY

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
503 ft
Reservoir Storage
19,580 acre-ft
Year Completed
1844
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
7,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-09-06

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
KY03015
State
Kentucky (KY)
Coordinates
38.41659, -84.88009
Age
182 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.