Olympian Springs Dam dam
Olympian Springs Dam
Olympian Springs Dam, also known as Four Seasons Lake, is a private dam located in Bath County, Kentucky. Built in 1972 by the Soil Conservation Service, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a picturesque setting for water enthusiasts and nature lovers. Situated on Mud Lick Creek, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 530 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 106.25 acre-feet.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Olympian Springs Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. Despite being rated as low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures. With a surface area of 7.1 acres and a drainage area of 0.26 square miles, the dam provides a tranquil environment for outdoor activities while also contributing to the local ecosystem.
With its serene surroundings and recreational opportunities, Olympian Springs Dam is a beloved destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. Whether it's fishing, boating, or simply enjoying the scenic beauty of the area, visitors can appreciate the importance of responsible dam management and the role it plays in maintaining a sustainable water supply for current and future generations.
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 Olympian Springs Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
| Rock Lick Cr At State Hwy 158 Nr Sharkey | 1 cfs | → |
| North Fork Triplett Creek Near Morehead | 13 cfs | → |
| Red River At Clay City | 45 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Hazel Green | 10 cfs | → |
| Hinkston Creek Near Carlisle | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Olympian Springs Dam.
Boat launches
- Clear Creek Boat Ramp Bath County
- Boat Ramp Road Menifee County
- Twin Knobs Rowan County
- Alfrey Boat Ramp Road Rowan County
- Cr-1565 Menifee County
- Boat Ramp Bath County
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Rec Area
- White Sulphur Horse Camp
- Twin Knobs West Group Use Area
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area
- Boat Gunnel Group Campground
- Zilpo Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track Olympian Springs Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Olympian Springs Dam
Where does the data for Olympian Springs 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 Olympian Springs Dam.