Tw Samuels Distllery Dam No 3 dam
Tw Samuels Distllery Dam No 3
Tw Samuels Distillery Dam No 3, located in Nelson, Kentucky, stands as a testament to engineering excellence since its completion in 1940. This private earth dam, with a height of 23 feet and a length of 390 feet, serves as a vital component of the Tw Samuels Distillery operations, providing a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 36.8 acre-feet. Situated on the West Fork River, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
Under the regulatory oversight of the Kentucky Division of Water, Tw Samuels Distillery Dam No 3 has been rated as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, this dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2017. With an emergency action plan yet to be prepared, the dam still meets safety guidelines and contributes to the overall risk management measures in place.
For those with a passion for water resource management and climate adaptation, Tw Samuels Distillery Dam No 3 represents a historic landmark with modern-day significance. Its role in supporting the operations of the distillery while managing water resources and mitigating risks underscores the importance of sustainable infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. As stakeholders continue to monitor and evaluate the dam's performance, its legacy as a critical water management structure remains a focal point for conservation 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 Tw Samuels Distllery Dam No 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Lick At Clermont | 1 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Hwy 1442 Near Shepherdsville | 1 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 38 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Shepherdsville | 216 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork Near Mt Washington | 262 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Thixton Road Near Louisville | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tw Samuels Distllery Dam No 3.
Boat launches
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Corps Of Engineers Tailwater Road Spencer County
- Porter River Road Hardin County
- Van Buren Road Anderson County
Campgrounds
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Taylorsville Lake State Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
- Camp Carlson Military - Fort Knox
- South Harrison Co Park
Track Tw Samuels Distllery Dam No 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Tw Samuels Distllery Dam No 3
Where does the data for Tw Samuels Distllery Dam No 3 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 Tw Samuels Distllery Dam No 3.