Lake Barkley, Kentucky, United States

About

Lake Barkley is a reservoir located in Trigg county Kentucky in the United States of America. It is at 36.8286815 latitude and -87.9834689 longitude. Lake Barkley is at an elevation of 107 ft (351 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Canton".

Description

Lake formed by a dam on the Cumberland River about 30 miles upstream from its mouth.

History

Name established by Public Law 537, 84th Congress, Chapter 320, 2nd Session, S.J. Resolution 166. Named for Senator Alben William Barkley.

Location Details

Type of Place:Reservoir
Latitude:36.8286815
Longitude:-87.9834689
Elevation:107 ft / 351 m
County:Trigg
USGS Map Name:Canton

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