Newburgh Locks and Dam, located in Henderson, Kentucky, along the Ohio River, was completed in 1975 by the US Army Corps of Engineers for the primary purpose of navigation.
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This concrete gravity dam spans 2,660 feet in length and features two locks measuring 1,200 feet in length and 110 feet in width. The dam has a hydraulic height of 48 feet and a structural height of 57 feet, with a total storage capacity of 581,600 acre-feet and a drainage area of 97,690 square miles.
With a significant hazard potential, Newburgh Locks and Dam is subject to high flood risk, prompting the USACE to implement rigorous risk management measures. This includes continual monitoring of the dam's condition, collaborating with emergency managers, updating emergency action plans, and performing maintenance and repairs as necessary to ensure the dam's structural integrity. The dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water supply, recreation, and navigation, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management to mitigate potential disasters and safeguard the surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
2660 |
River Or Stream |
OHIO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
16390 |
Length Of Locks |
1200 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Drainage Area |
97690 |
Nid Storage |
581600 |
Structural Height |
57 |
Outlet Gates |
Tainter (radial) - 9 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
57 |
Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch
|
5cfs |
Big Creek Near Wadesville
|
1cfs |
Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun
|
2370cfs |
Patoka River At Winslow
|
728cfs |
Patoka River Near Princeton
|
876cfs |
Wabash River At New Harmony
|
6520cfs |