Upper Tradewater Frs No 8 dam
Upper Tradewater Frs No 8
Upper Tradewater FRS No 8, located in Christian County, Kentucky, is a vital flood risk reduction structure on Whitehorn Creek completed in 1969 by the Soil Conservation Service. With a dam height of 40 feet and a length of 520 feet, this earth dam provides essential flood protection for the surrounding area, storing 880 acre-feet of water during heavy rainfall events. The structure has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition, with regular inspections conducted by the Kentucky Division of Water.
The dam serves as a crucial water resource management tool, helping to mitigate the risk of flooding and safeguarding communities downstream. With a drainage area of 3.79 square miles, Upper Tradewater FRS No 8 plays a key role in maintaining water levels and controlling the flow of Whitehorn Creek. The structure's moderate risk assessment reflects the ongoing efforts to monitor and manage potential hazards, ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding area in the face of changing climate patterns.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and extreme weather events become more frequent, structures like Upper Tradewater FRS No 8 are essential for protecting communities and infrastructure from the threat of flooding. With a dedicated team overseeing its maintenance and operation, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pond River Near Apex | 15 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 888 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 795 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 8.
Boat launches
- Rockcastle Road Trigg County
- Parkview Shores Road 2603, Trigg County
- Cr-1373d Trigg County
- Forest Service Road 118 Lyon County
- Forest Service Road 138-B Lyon County
- Forest Service Road 136-C Trigg County
Campgrounds
- Lake Malone State Park
- Destiny Parks Military - Fort Campbell
- Cravens Bay Campground & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
Paddle runs
Track Upper Tradewater Frs No 8 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 8
Where does the data for Upper Tradewater Frs No 8 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 8.