Gl Barnett Farm Lake dam
Gl Barnett Farm Lake
Located in Christian, Kentucky, Gl Barnett Farm Lake is a private reservoir with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1960 by the Soil Conservation Service, this Earth dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 416 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 25.7 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.2 acres, this reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the water and surrounding natural beauty.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Gl Barnett Farm Lake has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its safety. The reservoir's spillway is uncontrolled, and it is situated along McKnight Creek, providing a picturesque setting for visitors to explore and appreciate the local water resources.
Despite its rural location, Gl Barnett Farm Lake is easily accessible, being only 11 miles away from Dawson Springs. With its serene atmosphere and recreational opportunities, this reservoir serves as a valuable asset for the community and a reminder of the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Gl Barnett Farm Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| Pond River Near Apex | 16 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 777 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 850 cfs | → |
| Clarks River At Almo | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gl Barnett Farm Lake.
Boat launches
- Rockcastle Road Trigg County
- Forest Service Road 118 Lyon County
- Parkview Shores Road 2603, Trigg County
- Forest Service Road 138-B Lyon County
- Cr-1373d Trigg County
- Forest Service Road 136-C Trigg County
Campgrounds
- Cravens Bay Campground & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
Paddle runs
Track Gl Barnett Farm Lake 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 Gl Barnett Farm Lake
Where does the data for Gl Barnett Farm Lake 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 Gl Barnett Farm Lake.