Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam dam
Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam
Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam, also known as Cory Fishing Lake (Upper), is a private-owned structure located in Harrods Creek, Kentucky. Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 360 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreational use, providing a surface area of 7.5 acres for activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in September 2016. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are not specified in the available data. With a drainage area of 0.67 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 47.2 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Given its location in Oldham County, Kentucky, this dam on Harrods Creek is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. With its scenic surroundings and recreational opportunities, Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam serves as a vital resource for the local community while also highlighting the importance of dam safety and maintenance in preserving water resources for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Floyds Fork Near Pewee Valley | 325 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 11 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Old Westport Rd Nr St Matthews | 3 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork At Fisherville | 700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam.
Boat launches
- Grange Drive 1412, La Grange
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- Bell Street Bethlehem
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
- 1st Street, Carrollton
Track Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam
Where does the data for Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low 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 dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lagrange Reservoir (Upper) Dam.