Kentucky River Authority

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Here you will find information about the Kentucky River and its Lock and Dam System, such as how to use the locks, navigation charts, boat ramp locations, and contact information for river activities throughout the Kentucky River Basin.

If you have any questions or need additional information that you cannot find here, please contact us.

News​

Due to the flooding on April 6, the Kentucky River Authority has equipment and electrical issues.  This setback will postpone Locks 1 – 4 opening date of May 23, 2025.  We will post updates as we get more information

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