Lagrange Reservoir (Lower)Dam dam
Lagrange Reservoir (Lower)Dam
Lagrange Reservoir (Lower) Dam, also known as Cory Fishing Lake(Lower), is a privately owned earth dam located in Harrods Creek, Kentucky. Built in 1955, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 8.5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Situated on Harrods Creek, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches out over 430 feet, providing a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
Despite its recreational value, Lagrange Reservoir (Lower) Dam has been flagged with a "Significant" hazard potential and a "Poor" condition assessment. The last inspection in May 2018 indicated the need for improvements to ensure the safety and stability of the dam. With a moderate risk rating, the dam's regulatory oversight falls under the Kentucky Division of Water, which permits, inspects, and enforces safety measures to mitigate potential hazards. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency response plans are not clearly outlined, the dam remains a focal point for environmental monitoring and conservation efforts in the Oldham County area.
As a crucial part of the water infrastructure in the region, Lagrange Reservoir (Lower) Dam presents both opportunities and challenges for water resource management. With its scenic beauty and recreational offerings, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship. As stakeholders continue to assess and address the dam's safety and maintenance needs, there is a growing awareness of the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 (Lower)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 (Lower)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 (Lower)Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lagrange Reservoir (Lower)Dam
Where does the data for Lagrange Reservoir (Lower)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 Significant 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 (Lower)Dam.