Spooky Hollow (Lower)Dam dam
Spooky Hollow (Lower)Dam
Spooky Hollow (Lower) Dam, also known as Spooky Hollow Lake, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Nelson County, Kentucky. Completed in 1950, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 520 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres, providing ample space for recreational activities such as boating and fishing.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Spooky Hollow Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in fair condition as of its last assessment in April 2017. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is monitored regularly to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
Situated on Lick Creek, this picturesque dam offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature while enjoying various recreational activities. Its uncontrolled spillway and strategic location make it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore Kentucky's water resources and scenic landscapes.
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 Spooky Hollow (Lower)Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fork Near Boston | 80 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 33 cfs | → |
| Long Lick At Clermont | 1 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Hwy 1442 Near Shepherdsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Shepherdsville | 229 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Maud | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spooky Hollow (Lower)Dam.
Boat launches
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
- Porter River Road Hardin County
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Corps Of Engineers Tailwater Road Spencer County
- Van Buren Road Anderson County
Campgrounds
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
- Camp Carlson Military - Fort Knox
- Taylorsville Lake State Park
- South Harrison Co Park
Paddle runs
Track Spooky Hollow (Lower)Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Spooky Hollow (Lower)Dam
Where does the data for Spooky Hollow (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 Spooky Hollow (Lower)Dam.