Campbellsville Reservoir Dam dam
Campbellsville Reservoir Dam
Located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the Campbellsville Reservoir Dam is a vital structure that serves the primary purpose of providing water supply. Built in 1951, this earth dam stands at a height of 49 feet and stretches for 1070 feet, with a storage capacity of 1640 acre-feet. Situated on the Big Pitman Creek, the dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its integrity and safety.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of 2017, the Campbellsville Reservoir Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. Despite this, the dam continues to fulfill its essential role in water resource management for the local community. Owned by the local government, the dam is a crucial component in maintaining a stable water supply for the area, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to mitigate potential risks associated with its operation.
As an integral part of the water infrastructure in Taylor County, Kentucky, the Campbellsville Reservoir Dam plays a critical role in ensuring reliable water supply for the region. With a history dating back to the mid-20th century, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper dam management and maintenance to safeguard water resources and protect communities from potential hazards. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Campbellsville Reservoir Dam to be a fascinating example of infrastructure that balances the needs of water supply with the challenges of managing risk in a changing climate.
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 Campbellsville Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Creek Near Columbia | 11 cfs | → |
| North Fork Nolin River At Hodgenville | 19 cfs | → |
| Green River At Munfordville | 259 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 38 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Mckinney | 0 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Maud | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Campbellsville Reservoir Dam.
Track Campbellsville Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Campbellsville Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Campbellsville Reservoir 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 Campbellsville Reservoir Dam.