Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 23.9% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 678 ft |
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01189 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KY INTERERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3?
Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3?
Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3 is owned by CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KY INTERERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3 built?
Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3 was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3?
Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3?
Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3 has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3 last inspected?
Cincinnati - Northern Ky Airport Dam #3 was last inspected on October 24, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.