Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam dam
Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam
Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam, located in Grant County, Kentucky, stands as a testament to engineering excellence and the importance of water resource management. Constructed in 1969 by designer Harold Hale, this earth dam is a vital structure along Ten Mile Creek, serving primarily as a recreational lake for the private country club it belongs to. With a height of 46 feet and a length of 410 feet, the dam holds back a maximum storage capacity of 87.7 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the area.
Managed and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam has undergone regular inspections, with its last assessment in April 2017 rating its condition as fair and hazard potential as low. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has demonstrated reliability in serving its purpose effectively. The surrounding landscape of Zion Station benefits from the dam's presence, offering a serene recreational space for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam stands as a reminder of the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring. With its relatively low hazard potential and fair condition, the dam serves as a model for responsible water management practices. The dedication of the Kentucky Division of Water and the private ownership of the country club ensure the continued safety and functionality of this essential structure for years to come.
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 Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cruises Creek At Hwy 17 Nr Piner | 9 cfs | → |
| Mud Lick Cr At Hwy 42 Nr Beaverlick | 318 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Glencoe | 344 cfs | → |
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 Nr Erlanger | 84 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Hayes | 3,690 cfs | → |
| Gunpowder Cr At Camp Ernst Rd Nr Union | 353 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boltz Lake Road 399, Grant County
- Indiana 156 2791, Patriot
- Indiana 156 18249, Patriot
- Race Track Road Campbell County
- Craigs Creek Boat Ramp
- Arnold Creek Ramp
Track Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Eagle Creek 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 Eagle Creek Country Club Lake Dam.