4 days ago · "Reports that 10 gates were inadvertently opened at Dix Dam are inaccurate," LG&E and KU said in a statement, amid flooding on the Kentucky River.

4 days ago · Carrollton mayor Robb Adams addressed the confusion this weekend about what impact opened gates at Dix Dam would have on Carroll County and how it happened.

On Sunday, April 6, in a live Facebook video, Carrollton Mayor Robb Adams warned that 10 gates at Dix Dam on the Kentucky River were accidentally opened and that anyone downstream needed to ...

Opening the gate allows excess water to flow out of the reservoir, preventing overtopping of the dam and managing downstream water levels.

Channel 9′s Michelle Alfini got an inside look at one of the dams and explains what’s at stake when the energy company opens the floodgates. “It’s taken some time to get over all the …

In this video, we’ll explore how these massive gates are carefully controlled to manage water flow, maintain reservoir levels, and ensure the dam’s safety during periods of high inflow.

Today, we're witnessing something extraordinary-opening a dam spillway after many years. We're gonna share some jaw-dropping footage of these giants from acros...more

Mar 10, 2024 · You're looking down into a hole in a Dam. Those gates can start up in front of the damn and go to open along the side. Yeah, a bit of perspective would be nice.

Jun 1, 2024 · The doors to the dam gatehouses operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are usually locked and secured behind "No Trespassing" signs.

Jun 28, 2023 · Most dam gates are automatic or mechanical these days. It means the opening and closing of damns are remote controlled or by switches, ropes, winches, electric motors and levers. But did you know that the flow of water and opening and closing of …