Dry Fork Lake Dam dam
Dry Fork Lake Dam
Dry Fork Lake Dam in Breckinridge, Kentucky, stands as a vital structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts with its primary purpose being recreation. Constructed in 1950, this private-owned Earth dam on Dry Fork Rock Lick Creek boasts a height of 28 feet and a length of 360 feet, providing a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a valuable asset to the surrounding community.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Dry Fork Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 42 feet and an outlet gate system. Although the condition assessment is currently unavailable, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures indicate a proactive approach to ensuring public safety and environmental protection. Situated in Dempster, the dam's scenic location offers an ideal setting for outdoor recreation activities, making it a popular destination for visitors to enjoy the beauty of its surroundings.
With a history dating back over 70 years, Dry Fork Lake Dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and recreational opportunities in the region. While further details on its inspection frequency and condition assessment are pending, the dam's overall design and purpose highlight its importance as a cornerstone for sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. As a symbol of resilience and conservation, Dry Fork Lake Dam stands as a testament to the enduring value of responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
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 Dry Fork Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 66,800 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 19 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 73 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 48 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 875 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dry Fork Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ic-1009 Grayson County
- Timbercrest Road Breckinridge County
- Ky 79;Ky 259 Breckinridge County
- Cave Creek Lane 1538, Grayson County
- West Main Street 466, Cloverport
- South Rome Road 5644, Rome
Campgrounds
- Rough River State Park
- Axtel - Rough River Lake
- Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake
- North Fork - Rough River Lake
- Cave Creek - Rough River Lake
- German Ridge
Track Dry Fork Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dry Fork Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dry Fork Lake 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 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 Dry Fork Lake Dam.