Kentucky Lock Addition Project

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Kentucky Lock Addition Project This is the official Kentucky Lock page managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District. The U.S.

Kentucky Lock is located in Grand Rivers, Ky., at Tennessee River mile 22.4. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District operates and maintains the lock at the Tennessee Valley Authority project. Kentucky Lock is the lower gateway to more than 700 miles of navigable waters in the Tennessee River Basin. The access it affords to the Barkley Canal connects the Tennessee with more than 300 miles of water in the Cumberland River Basin. Due to geological conditions in the area, more than half of the completed structure is submerged. The depth to foundation rock is so great that, on the west abutment wall, only 90 feet of the 206 foot high structure is visible.

Sydney Curnes and the Tennessee Silver Jackets team earn national recognition from the National Flood Risk Management Pr...
10/14/2026

Sydney Curnes and the Tennessee Silver Jackets team earn national recognition from the National Flood Risk Management Program as Coordinator of the Year and Team of the Year. Discover how their interagency collaboration strengthens flood monitoring and community resilience across Tennessee after Hurricane Helene. Full article: https://www.army.mil/article/296098

10/14/2026

History charting through our locks and rivers ⚓️!

The legendary USS LST-325, the last fully operational Landing Ship, Tank from WWII, recently completed an incredible journey down the Cumberland River.

The LST-325 relied on the navigable waterways and lock systems maintained by the USACE Nashville District to travel safely from state to state. From adjusting ballast tanks for shallow river depths to maneuvering into our lock chambers, our lock masters and the ship’s crew worked together to keep this incredible piece of history moving. While the 2026 fall tour has wrapped up, you can still step aboard this living museum by visiting its permanent home port in Evansville, Indiana.

Check out our video and read our article below to learn more about the history of the LST-325, and it's journey through our locks!

https://www.army.mil/article/296089

While Hurricane Isaias is currently tracking to just brush our area with 0.75 to 1.25 inches of rain, the USACE Nashvill...
10/08/2026

While Hurricane Isaias is currently tracking to just brush our area with 0.75 to 1.25 inches of rain, the USACE Nashville District is actively managing our lakes to prepare for any sudden forecast changes.

The silver lining to this year’s historic drought? 🌧️

Our reservoirs, including Wolf Creek, Dale Hollow, and J. Percy Priest, have plenty of room to safely store any heavy runoff. We urge all marina operators and dock owners to stay weather-aware over the next 72 hours and secure their property just in case. The public should pay attention to flood warnings and flash food alerts from the National Weather Service. Most of all stay safe! ⚓

Click the link below to learn more about how USACE Nashville is preparing for the storm! 👇
https://www.army.mil/article/296043

We are proud to celebrate a historic safety milestone at the Kentucky Lock Addition Project! Together with Thalle Constr...
10/05/2026

We are proud to celebrate a historic safety milestone at the Kentucky Lock Addition Project! Together with Thalle Construction Company, the USACE regional partnership (Pittsburgh & Nashville Districts) celebrated surpassing 3 million labor hours without a single lost-time accident on this massive navigation lock project.

Maintaining this world-class safety posture directly supports our national operational readiness, prevents critical project delays, and ensures the timely delivery of vital inland waterways infrastructure.

🔗 Read the full story, workforce highlights, and engineering details at https://www.army.mil/article/295923

Thank you to every member of the craft workforce, day and night shifts, for making safety a priority, one shift and one decision at a time! 🎖️

10/01/2026

Following successful maintenance work, Barkley Lock officially reopened to navigation traffic as of noon yesterday (Sept 30).

With Barkley back online, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is actively coordinating traffic flow through both Barkley and Kentucky Locks to draw down the current backlog of vessels safely and efficiently.

The mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is to deliver engineering solutions, with our partners, to secure our Na...
09/24/2026

The mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is to deliver engineering solutions, with our partners, to secure our Nation, strengthen our economy, and reduce disaster risk. To achieve this, the Chief of Engineers' first priority is clear, Deliver Today.

We achieve this when,
• We deliver quality projects and services on time and within budget.
• We get the engineering right, securing technical excellence in our designs.
• We get the project management right, driving discipline from start to finish.
• We get the business right, maximizing resource stewardship and efficiency.

Whether upgrading the spillway gates at Center Hill Dam or managing water resources across the Cumberland River Basin, our team remains dedicated to our ultimate vision, Engineering solutions to the nation’s toughest challenges.

(USACE Photos by Noe Gonzalez)

09/21/2026

For the first time since 2015, the massive concrete-and-steel bones of Barkley Lock are exposed to the open air as maintenance crews work inside a drained chamber to reinforce a critical navigation link on the Cumberland River. Since Aug. 10, the Corps has drained millions of gallons of water from the lock, opening a 52-day window for the Nashville District to inspect, repair, and reinforce critical infrastructure before commercial traffic resumes Oct. 1.

Click this link to learn more about our dewatering process at Barkley Lock! https://www.army.mil/article/295373/barkley_lock_dewatering_reinforces_major_navigation_artery

07/02/2026

This Independence Day, make water safety part of your celebration.

Whether you're boating, swimming, fishing, or spending time at one of our lakes and rivers, a few simple precautions can help prevent tragedy.

Before you head out:
✅ Wear a properly fitted life jacket.
✅ Keep a close eye on children near the water.
✅ Never boat under the influence of alcohol.
✅ Know the water conditions before you go.

The best memories are the ones everyone makes home safely.

Life jackets save lives — but only when they are worn correctly.Before departing:✓Check the fit✓Ensure children wear app...
05/24/2026

Life jackets save lives — but only when they are worn correctly.

Before departing:
✓Check the fit
✓Ensure children wear approved jackets
✓Verify every passenger has access to one

Make water safety part of every boating trip.

A stowed life jacket is no use during an emergency. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket significantly increases your c...
05/24/2026

A stowed life jacket is no use during an emergency. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket significantly increases your chances of survival if an accident occurs on the water.
During National Safe Boating Week, remember to wear your life jacket every trip, every time.

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265 Kentucky Lock Road
Grand Rivers, KY
40245

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