Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith reservoir
Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith
Martins Fork Lake is a reservoir located in the Harlan County of Kentucky. The lake was created in 1979 by the US Army Corps of Engineers to control floodwaters on the Cumberland River. The lake's hydrology is largely influenced by the Cumberland River, with a small portion of the inflow coming from the Martins Fork River. The lake's surface flow is primarily dependent on rainfall and snowpack. Agriculture is not a significant factor in the area, but the lake supports a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and camping. The lake is home to several species of fish, including bass, crappie, and catfish, making it a popular destination for anglers. Overall, Martins Fork Lake provides a valuable source of water for the surrounding communities and serves as a popular recreational destination.
Daily levels at Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L
mg/l · code 00300
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
PH, water, unfiltered, field, standard units
std units · code 00400
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C
uS/cm @25C · code 00095
Temperature, water, °C
deg C · code 00010
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Martins Fork Near Smith | 37 cfs | → |
| Martins Fork Above Smith | 7 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River Near Harlan | 229 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Jonesville | 167 cfs | → |
| Poor Fork At Cumberland | 65 cfs | → |
| Clinch River Near Looneys Gap | 1,750 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith.
Boat launches
- Lake Keokee Loop Lee County
- Boat Access Claiborne County
- Jesus Church Road, Mooresburg
- Malinda Ferry Road, Rogersville
- Harbor Drive Boat Launch
- 2nd Avenue Scott County
Campgrounds
- Martins Fork Cabin
- Gibson Gap
- Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Park
- Portal 31 Rv Park
- Pine Mountain State Park
- Willie Begley Memorial Rv Park
Track Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith
Where does the data for Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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