Mud River Frs No 43 dam
Mud River Frs No 43
Mud River Flood Retention Structure No. 43, also known as Alfred Givins Lake, is a key component of flood risk reduction efforts in Butler, Kentucky. Constructed in 1963 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans 630 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 21.6 feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing the waters of Mud River during periods of heavy rainfall.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, Mud River FRS No. 43 has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in May 2017. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's flood risk reduction primary purpose aligns with its operational capabilities, providing a reliable defense against potential flooding events in the region. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place, this structure serves as a vital resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Located in the city of Forgys Mill, Mud River FRS No. 43 not only safeguards the community from flood risks but also contributes to the overall environmental resilience of the region. The surrounding surface area of 7.6 acres and drainage area of 0.72 square miles demonstrate the dam's integral role in water management. With its uncontrolled spillway type and consistent maintenance efforts, this structure exemplifies the intersection of engineering ingenuity and natural resource conservation, making it a focal point for those interested in sustainable water infrastructure practices and climate resilience strategies.
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 Mud River Frs No 43 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River At Paradise | 850 cfs | → |
| Barren River At Bowling Green | 132 cfs | → |
| Pond River Near Apex | 16 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Drakes Creek Near Alvaton | 94 cfs | → |
| West Fork Drakes Creek Near Franklin | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mud River Frs No 43.
Track Mud River Frs No 43 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 Mud River Frs No 43
Where does the data for Mud River Frs No 43 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 Mud River Frs No 43.