Kentucky Dam, Hydroelectric power station and dam at Tennessee River, Kentucky.
Kentucky Dam extends 2,567 meters across the Tennessee River, functioning as a crucial water management structure between Livingston and Marshall counties.
The Tennessee Valley Authority started the construction of Kentucky Dam in 1938, completing this infrastructure project during World War II in 1944.
The dam modification of regional waterways led to the formation of Kentucky Lake, transforming local communities and creating new opportunities for water-based activities.
Two navigation locks measuring 600 by 110 feet and 1,200 by 110 feet facilitate commercial vessel traffic through the Tennessee River system.
The facility incorporates specific engineering elements to withstand seismic activity due to its location within the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Location: Livingston County
Location: Marshall County
Inception: 1938
Length: 2,567 m
GPS coordinates: 37.01310,-88.26920
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:54
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