Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2 dam
Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2
Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2, located in Hopkins County, Kentucky, is a significant earth dam completed in 1930 for the primary purpose of recreation. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 640 feet, this dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 401.6 acre-feet, providing water for various recreational activities in the area. Situated on the Pond River and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, this dam is inspected regularly to ensure its fair condition and significant hazard potential are managed effectively.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 35 feet, and a surface area of 33.6 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the region. With a drainage area of 0.27 square miles, Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2 offers a serene environment for visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and other water-related activities. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam continues to be a vital part of the local community's recreational infrastructure, providing both entertainment and water resource management services.
Owned by the local government and situated within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2 stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in Kentucky. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, this dam symbolizes the intersection of environmental conservation and recreational enjoyment, making it a notable landmark for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pond River Near Apex | 15 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 795 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 888 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 36 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2.
Track Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2
Where does the data for Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 2 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
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