Caney Creek Mps 2 dam
Caney Creek Mps 2
Caney Creek Mps 2, also known as Caneyville City Reservoir, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Caneyville, Kentucky. Constructed in 1965 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Caney Creek. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 672 feet, the reservoir has a storage capacity of 2167 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 77 acres. The dam is regulated by the KY Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and significant hazard potential are managed effectively.
Situated within the Grayson County in Kentucky, Caney Creek Mps 2 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding communities from potential inundation. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 50 feet, helps in managing excess water flow during times of heavy rainfall. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is well-maintained and meets regulatory guidelines for emergency action preparedness. With a history dating back to the mid-20th century, Caney Creek Mps 2 continues to be a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Caney Creek Mps 2 is an integral part of the flood control system in the area, reflecting the collaborative efforts between local and federal agencies to safeguard the community from flooding events. With a drainage area of 5.78 square miles, the reservoir provides essential flood protection measures while maintaining a balance between risk management and resource utilization. As climate change impacts water resources, the continued maintenance and inspection of Caney Creek Mps 2 are essential to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the environment and the local population from potential flood hazards.
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 Caney Creek Mps 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 74 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 18 cfs | → |
| Barren River At Bowling Green | 132 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 850 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caney Creek Mps 2.
Boat launches
- Cave Creek Lane 1538, Grayson County
- Ic-1009 Grayson County
- Timbercrest Road Breckinridge County
- Ky 79;Ky 259 Breckinridge County
- Conoloway Court Grayson County
- Nolin Dam Road Edmonson County
Campgrounds
- Cave Creek - Rough River Lake
- Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake
- Rough River State Park
- Axtel - Rough River Lake
- Loucon Camping And Retreat Center
- North Fork - Rough River Lake
Paddle runs
Track Caney Creek Mps 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Caney Creek Mps 2
Where does the data for Caney Creek Mps 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Caney Creek Mps 2.