Kentucky Dam - Big Sandy Southwest Creek Levee

Benton County, Kentucky (near BIG SANDY)

River/Stream: TENNESSEE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
750 ft
Reservoir Storage
—
Year Completed
1944
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2024-10-22

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KY05017
State
Kentucky (KY)
Coordinates
36.23333, -88.09047
Age
82 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.