N Fork Of Rough River Frs No 1 dam
N Fork Of Rough River Frs No 1
Located in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, the N Fork of Rough River FRS No 1 is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure along the North Fork of Rough River. Built in 1960 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS, this earth dam stands 40 feet tall and spans 510 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1,035 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Kentucky Division of Water to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, N Fork of Rough River FRS No 1 serves to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during periods of high water levels. Its moderate risk assessment indicates a need for ongoing monitoring and management to mitigate any potential hazards. Although the structure has not been rated for its condition, regular inspections are scheduled every five years to assess its integrity and functionality, with the last inspection occurring in December 2014.
Situated in SE Ree, Kentucky, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a drainage area of 2.85 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the structure has not undergone significant modifications since its completion, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety of the community and the environment for years to come.
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 N Fork Of Rough River Frs No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 76 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | 1 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 36 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near New Middletown | 452 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near N Fork Of Rough River Frs No 1.
Boat launches
- Ky 79;Ky 259 Breckinridge County
- Timbercrest Road Breckinridge County
- Ic-1009 Grayson County
- Cave Creek Lane 1538, Grayson County
- West Main Street 466, Cloverport
- South Rome Road 5644, Rome
Campgrounds
- North Fork - Rough River Lake
- Axtel - Rough River Lake
- Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake
- Rough River State Park
- Cave Creek - Rough River Lake
- Yellowbank Creek - Yellowbank Wma
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About N Fork Of Rough River Frs No 1
Where does the data for N Fork Of Rough River Frs No 1 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.
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