Dix Dam
The Dix Dam is a dam on the Dix River located between Mercer and Garrard County, Kentucky. It was constructed to generate hydroelectricity and prevent flooding of the Kentucky River but is better known for creating Herrington Lake.
| Dix Dam | |
|---|---|
Location of Dix Dam in Kentucky | |
| Location | Mercer and Garrard County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37°47′07″N 84°42′14″W |
| Construction began | 1923 |
| Opening date | 1927 |
| Operator(s) | Kentucky Utilities |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Dix River |
| Height | 287 ft (87 m) |
| Length | 1,087 ft (331 m) |
| Width (base) | 750 ft (230 m) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Herrington Lake |
| Total capacity | 537,000 acre⋅ft (662,000,000 m3) |
| Surface area | 2,335 acres (945 ha) |
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