Green River Lock And Dam 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Green River Lock and Dam 2, located in Rumsey, Kentucky, along the Green River, was completed in 1956 by the US Army Corps of Engineers for the primary purpose of navigation.


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Summary

With a structural height of 26 feet and a length of 615 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels along the river. While it primarily serves navigation, it also supports recreation and water supply purposes.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to high flood risk, as all dams inherently pose some level of risk in managing water flow. The US Army Corps of Engineers actively manages these risks by monitoring the dam's condition, prioritizing maintenance activities, and collaborating with local emergency managers to prepare for potential dam-related emergencies. Regular inspections and updates to the emergency action plan ensure that the dam is well-maintained and ready to respond to any unforeseen events. More detailed information specific to Green River Lock and Dam 2 will be provided in the future.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

615

River Or Stream

GREEN RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

2752

Length Of Locks

600

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

7566

Nid Storage

53700

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None - 0, Uncontrolled - 0

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.