Lagrange L&N Railroad Lake Dam dam
Lagrange L&N Railroad Lake Dam
Lagrange L&N Railroad Lake Dam, located in Oldham, Kentucky, was completed in 1920 by the L&N Railroad and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a length of 380 feet, creating a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the North Fork Currys river and covers a surface area of 17.7 acres, making it a picturesque destination for outdoor activities.
Despite its historical significance, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 revealed poor structural integrity and significant hazard potential. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 38 feet, posing risks in case of overflow. The Kentucky Division of Water regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring compliance with safety standards. With a moderate risk rating, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to address the dam's deteriorating condition and prevent potential emergencies.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate the beauty and recreational opportunities offered by Lagrange L&N Railroad Lake Dam, it is important to remain aware of the dam's condition and the associated risks. With a focus on safety and preservation, efforts to maintain and improve the dam's structural integrity are essential to ensure the continued enjoyment of this historic site in Oldham, 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 Lagrange L&N Railroad Lake 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 Old Westport Rd Nr St Matthews | 3 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork At Fisherville | 700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lagrange L&N Railroad Lake 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 L&N Railroad Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lagrange L&N Railroad Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lagrange L&N Railroad 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 Lagrange L&N Railroad Lake Dam.