Sander Spring Branch Str #5 dam
Sander Spring Branch Str #5
Sander Spring Branch Str #5, also known as Sander Spring Branch Lake, is a Federal-owned water resource located in Hardin, Kentucky. This fish and wildlife pond, completed in 1969 by the US Army, serves multiple purposes including conservation and recreational activities. With a dam height of 44 feet and a storage capacity of 306 acre-feet, the lake covers an area of 17 acres and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water.
The dam, primarily made of earth with foundations of rock and soil, has a spillway width of 20 feet and is classified as having low hazard potential. Despite its moderate risk assessment score of 3, the last inspection in October 2018 deemed the structure's condition as not available. The emergency action plan (EAP) for Sander Spring Branch Str #5 was last revised in August 2010, and no inundation maps or risk management measures have been reported. Overall, this water resource stands as a vital habitat for local wildlife and a recreational spot for visitors in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sander Spring Branch Str #5 offers a unique opportunity to witness the intersection of environmental conservation and recreational activities. With its strategic location along Tr Mill Creek in Kentucky, this Federal-owned lake plays a crucial role in wildlife preservation and serves as a leisure spot for fishing and other outdoor pursuits. While the dam structure itself is well-maintained with low hazard potential, continued monitoring and risk assessment are essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water resource for years to come.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sander Spring Branch Str #5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brier Creek At Pendelton Road Near Louisville | 0 cfs | → |
| Pond Creek At Pendleton Road Near Louisville | 12 cfs | → |
| Rolling Fork Near Boston | 92 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Shepherdsville | 181 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Orell Road Near Louisville | 0 cfs | → |
| Long Lick At Clermont | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sander Spring Branch Str #5.
Boat launches
- Porter River Road Hardin County
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
Campgrounds
- Camp Carlson Military - Fort Knox
- Salt River Recreation Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- South Harrison Co Park
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Horsemen's Campground Non-Electric
Track Sander Spring Branch Str #5 in the Snoflo app
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About Sander Spring Branch Str #5
Where does the data for Sander Spring Branch Str #5 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 Sander Spring Branch Str #5.