Tyner Lake Dam dam
Tyner Lake Dam
Tyner Lake Dam, also known as Beulah Lake, is a vital water supply structure owned by the Local Government in Jackson, Kentucky. Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 64 feet and stretches 1,260 feet in length. Completed in 1969, it serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a normal storage capacity of 2,364.6 acre-feet and a surface area of 87 acres.
Situated in the vicinity of Flat Lick Creek, Tyner Lake Dam is regulated and inspected by the state, with a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 300 feet, and it poses a moderate risk level. Although there are no associated structures or federal agencies involved in its ownership or funding, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tyner Lake Dam stands as a significant infrastructure contributing to the local water supply in Kentucky. With its impressive storage capacity and strategic location on Flat Lick Creek, this dam represents a key element in the state's water management system. Despite its high hazard potential, Tyner Lake Dam is well-maintained and monitored, ensuring its continued reliability in addressing the water needs of the surrounding communities.
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 Tyner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Creek At Cressmont | 4 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 14 At Heidelberg | 463 cfs | → |
| South Fork Kentucky River At Booneville | 102 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Manchester | 25 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine | · | → |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River At Tallega | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tyner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ky 399 Heidelberg
- Water Street Beattyville
- Battleground Road Livingston
- Radford Hollow Road 145, Madison County
- Jackson Road Beattyville
- I 75 Rockcastle County
Campgrounds
- Turkey Foot Rec Area
- Turkey Foot Campground
- Turkey Foot Campground Free
- S-Tree Campground
- S-Tree Campground Free
- S - Tree Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Long Bend Fishing Site
- Fishing Point
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
Track Tyner Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Tyner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tyner 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 High 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 Tyner Lake Dam.