Cypress Creek Frs No 1 dam
Cypress Creek Frs No 1
Cypress Creek FRS No 1, also known as Cypress Creek Lake, is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure located in Union, Kentucky. Built in 1960, this earth-type dam stands at 21 feet tall and spans a length of 1080 feet, with a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet and a normal storage volume of 52 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cypress Creek, within the Louisville District of Kentucky, and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water.
With a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Cypress Creek FRS No 1 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam has undergone regular inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in August 2013. The structure does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, but it meets regulatory guidelines for state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Cypress Creek FRS No 1 to be an essential infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. Its strategic location, design, and operational capabilities contribute to the overall resilience and safety of the surrounding communities. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like Cypress Creek FRS No 1 are crucial for safeguarding against potential flooding events and ensuring the sustainable management of water-related challenges in Kentucky.
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 Cypress Creek Frs No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 795 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 726 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 5,250 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 45,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cypress Creek Frs No 1.
Boat launches
- Union County
- Daisey Mae Road Union County
- Crittenden County
- Blackburn Road 198, Union County
- Water Street Cave-In-Rock
- Hardin County
Campgrounds
- Riverview Park At Dam 50 Primitive Campsite
- Camp Cadiz Campground
- Tower Rock Campsite
- High Knob Campground
- Pharaoh Campground
- Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
Track Cypress Creek Frs No 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Cypress Creek Frs No 1
Where does the data for Cypress Creek Frs No 1 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 Cypress Creek Frs No 1.