Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam dam
Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam
Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam in Milltown, Kentucky, is a local government-owned structure that serves as a recreational hub in the area. Built in 1969 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 710 feet, creating a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. Situated on Russell Creek, the dam is regulated by the KY Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam is considered to be in good condition, though it has not been formally rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is primarily used for recreational purposes, attracting visitors to its scenic 9.2-acre lake. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable water resource management services, contributing to the overall environmental health of the region.
While Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam has not undergone recent modifications, it remains a key feature in the local landscape, offering a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in a sustainable manner. As a focal point for outdoor recreation and water conservation efforts, this dam exemplifies the intersection of human and natural landscapes in the pursuit of environmental stewardship.
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 Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Creek Near Columbia | 11 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Monticello | 4 cfs | → |
| Green River At Munfordville | 259 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Near Byrdstown | 15 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Mckinney | 0 cfs | → |
| North Fork Nolin River At Hodgenville | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Taylor County
- Russell County
- Riverbrook Trail Cumberland County
- Cumberland County
- Lake Liberty Street Casey County
Track Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam 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 Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam 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 Pinewood Country Club Lake Dam.