Upper Tradewater Frs No 11 dam
Upper Tradewater Frs No 11
Upper Tradewater FRS No 11 is a significant flood risk reduction structure located in Christian, Kentucky, along the Sandlick Creek. Built in 1969 by the Soil Conservation Service of the USDA, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 770 feet, providing a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet to mitigate flooding in the area. The dam is regulated and inspected by the KY Division of Water, ensuring its safety and effectiveness in flood control.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2017, Upper Tradewater FRS No 11 has a low hazard potential and is considered to be a moderate risk structure. With a drainage area of 2.83 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding community from potential flood events. Its location in the Nashville District and its design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the collaborative efforts involved in water resource management in the region.
In the event of an emergency, the dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway. While the risk is moderate, the structure is well-maintained and meets regulatory guidelines for flood risk reduction. Upper Tradewater FRS No 11 serves as a vital component of the water infrastructure in Kentucky, showcasing the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding against the impacts of climate change and ensuring the resilience of communities in the face 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 Upper Tradewater Frs No 11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| Pond River Near Apex | 16 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 850 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 777 cfs | → |
| Red River At Port Royal | 181 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Tradewater Frs No 11.
Boat launches
- Rockcastle Road Trigg County
- Parkview Shores Road 2603, Trigg County
- Cr-1373d Trigg County
- Forest Service Road 138-B Lyon County
- Forest Service Road 118 Lyon County
- Forest Service Road 136-C Trigg County
Campgrounds
- Cravens Bay Campground & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Destiny Parks Military - Fort Campbell
- Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
Paddle runs
Track Upper Tradewater Frs No 11 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 Upper Tradewater Frs No 11
Where does the data for Upper Tradewater Frs No 11 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 Upper Tradewater Frs No 11.