Short Creek Frs 8a dam
Short Creek Frs 8a
Short Creek FRS 8a in Grayson, Kentucky, is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure that was completed in 1967. This earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a storage capacity of 770 acre-feet, serving the Short Creek watershed. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained by the Kentucky Division of Water to ensure its structural integrity.
Located in the Nashville District, Short Creek FRS 8a plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community of Tousey. With a fair condition assessment as of May 2018, the dam is deemed to have moderate risk (3) according to available data. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it has a normal storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 13.4 acres within a drainage area of 3.45 square miles.
The dam's uncontrolled spillway type and its strategic placement on Short Creek contribute to its effectiveness in managing stormwater runoff and preventing potential flooding events. As a key piece of infrastructure in the region, Short Creek FRS 8a exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience efforts, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to safeguard communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Short Creek Frs 8a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 18 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 74 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 850 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 66,900 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Short Creek Frs 8a.
Boat launches
- Cave Creek Lane 1538, Grayson County
- Ic-1009 Grayson County
- Timbercrest Road Breckinridge County
- Ky 79;Ky 259 Breckinridge County
- Old River Road Morgantown
- Conoloway Court Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Cave Creek - Rough River Lake
- Rough River State Park
- Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake
- Axtel - Rough River Lake
- North Fork - Rough River Lake
- Loucon Camping And Retreat Center
Track Short Creek Frs 8a in the Snoflo app
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About Short Creek Frs 8a
Where does the data for Short Creek Frs 8a 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 Short Creek Frs 8a.