Sid Calk Lake Dam dam
Sid Calk Lake Dam
Sid Calk Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Kentucky, stands as a significant structure with its primary purpose being recreation. Completed in 1940, this earth dam boasts a height of 44 feet and a length of 847 feet, creating a storage capacity of 760 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Slate Creek and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring proper inspection, permitting, and enforcement protocols are in place to maintain its integrity.
With a surface area of 35 acres and a drainage area of 0.83 square miles, Sid Calk Lake Dam provides both recreational opportunities and critical water resource management. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's fair condition assessment indicates that it is being actively monitored and maintained. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 12 feet, adds an element of natural beauty to the surrounding landscape while serving as a vital mechanism for managing water flow during high levels.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Sid Calk Lake Dam to be a fascinating structure that not only contributes to the recreational landscape of Jeffersonville but also plays a crucial role in water storage and management in the region. Its history, design, and regulatory oversight provide a rich tapestry of information for those interested in the intersection of infrastructure, natural resources, and environmental stewardship.
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 Sid Calk Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Clay City | 43 cfs | → |
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 11 Near College Hill | 428 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine | · | → |
| Red River Near Hazel Green | 10 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 10 Near Winchester | 462 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sid Calk Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Lake Avenue Clay City
- 7th Avenue Clay City
- College Hill Road Madison County
- Natural Bridge Road Powell County
- Copperas Creek Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp Road Wolfe County
Campgrounds
- Callies
- Tunnel Ridge Road
- Natural Bridge State Park
- Koomer Ridge Campground
- Koomer Ridge Rec Area
- Red River Gorge Geological Area
Fishing spots
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track Sid Calk Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sid Calk Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sid Calk Lake 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 Sid Calk Lake Dam.