Caney Creek Frs No 10 dam
Caney Creek Frs No 10
Caney Creek FRS No 10, located in Grayson, Kentucky, near the city of Goffs-Vicinity, is a vital flood risk reduction structure on Caney Creek. Built in 1972 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 23 feet high and spans 1170 feet, providing essential protection for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 1730.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 7.2 square miles, Caney Creek FRS No 10 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Caney Creek FRS No 10 is in fair condition with a low hazard potential, as assessed during the last inspection in October 2016. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan and risk management measures are up to date. The structure's moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and protecting the community.
As part of the flood risk reduction system in the area, Caney Creek FRS No 10 serves as a key component in safeguarding against potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design, this structure exemplifies the importance of responsible water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate adaptation will find Caney Creek FRS No 10 to be a noteworthy example of infrastructure that plays a critical role in enhancing community resilience to natural disasters.
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 Caney Creek Frs No 10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 18 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 850 cfs | → |
| Barren River At Bowling Green | 132 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 74 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caney Creek Frs No 10.
Boat launches
- Cave Creek Lane 1538, Grayson County
- Old River Road Morgantown
- Ic-1009 Grayson County
- Leonard Oaks Church Road Butler County
- Richardsville Road 13599, Warren County
Campgrounds
- Cave Creek - Rough River Lake
- Rough River State Park
- Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake
- Axtel - Rough River Lake
- North Fork - Rough River Lake
- Loucon Camping And Retreat Center
Paddle runs
Track Caney Creek Frs No 10 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 Caney Creek Frs No 10
Where does the data for Caney Creek Frs No 10 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 Caney Creek Frs No 10.