Rockcastle

Watershed Hydrology

The Rockcastle watershed covers a land area of approximately 1,328 square kilometers in Kentucky, USA. The hydrology of the watershed is primarily characterized by the Rockcastle River and its tributaries, which flow through steep, rugged terrain. The watershed experiences significant snowfall during the winter months, with an average snowpack of around 60 cm. Surface water quality in the watershed is generally good, with low levels of pollution and high levels of biodiversity. One notable feature of the Rockcastle watershed is the presence of several reservoirs, including the Lake Cumberland reservoir, which provides important water resources for the region. Climatic trends in the watershed include increasing temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, which are likely to have significant implications for the health of the ecosystem and the local communities that depend on it.


Surface Flows

Rockcastle Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Rockcastle Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Rockcastle Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Rockcastle Watershed

Rockcastle Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed