Fox Creek Frs No 1 dam
Fox Creek Frs No 1
Fox Creek FRS No 1 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Fleming, Kentucky. Constructed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 570 feet in length, providing essential protection for the surrounding area. The dam has a storage capacity of 547.7 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Fox Creek, a key river in the region.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Fox Creek FRS No 1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being rated with a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management measures. While the condition of the dam is not currently rated, regular inspections are conducted every five years to assess its safety and operational effectiveness.
Overall, Fox Creek FRS No 1 is a critical infrastructure designed to mitigate flooding risks and protect the local community in Muses Hills. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the area against potential water-related hazards, making it a key component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
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 Fox Creek Frs No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Lick Cr At State Hwy 158 Nr Sharkey | 1 cfs | → |
| North Fork Triplett Creek Near Morehead | 23 cfs | → |
| Upper Twin Creek At Mcgaw Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Blue Lick Springs | 155 cfs | → |
| Ohio Brush Creek Near West Union Oh | 79 cfs | → |
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fox Creek Frs No 1.
Boat launches
- Twin Knobs Rowan County
- Clay Wma Rd ( Lower Unit ) Nicholas County
- Alfrey Boat Ramp Road Rowan County
- Warix Run Boat Dock Road Rowan County
- 4 C'S Trail Carter County
- Boat Ramp Bath County
Campgrounds
- Boat Gunnel Group Campground
- Twin Knobs Rec Area
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area
- Twin Knobs West Group Use Area
- White Sulphur Horse Camp
- Zilpo Recreation Area
Track Fox Creek Frs No 1 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 Fox Creek Frs No 1
Where does the data for Fox Creek 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fox Creek Frs No 1.