Salt River Wier Dam - Bonds Mill Road, Lawrenceburg, KY
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trailhound1
N 37° 58.386 W 084° 53.984
16S E 684475 N 4204911
Salt River Weir Dam is located next to 4 Rose’s Bourbon and Old Joe’s Distillery on Salt River.
Waymark Code: WMC4WV
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2011
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Salt River Weir, also known as a lowhead dam, is a small overflow-type dam commonly used to raise the level of a river or stream. Water flows over the top of a weir. Historically, water was used to run a mill as well as providing a source of water for the local distillary.
Waterway where the dam is located: Salt River
Main use of the Water Dam: Other
Material used in the structure: Masonry/Concrete
Height of Dam: ~10 feet
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
Date built: Not listed
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