Timber Trails Lake Dam dam
Timber Trails Lake Dam
Timber Trails Lake Dam, located in Boston, Kentucky, is a privately-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Constructed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 370 feet, creating a surface area of 4.3 acres and a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Situated on Lick Creek, the dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment in 2017, Timber Trails Lake Dam continues to be a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. With a spillway width of 25 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam poses moderate risk (3) according to a risk assessment. Although the emergency action plan status is unclear, the dam's location within the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to mitigate potential risks associated with its operation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Timber Trails Lake Dam serves as a unique case study in the intersection of recreational infrastructure and environmental stewardship. As efforts to maintain and improve the dam's condition continue, stakeholders must prioritize safety measures and risk management strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of this vital water resource in Nelson County, Kentucky.
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 Timber Trails Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fork Near Boston | 87 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 35 cfs | → |
| Long Lick At Clermont | 1 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Hwy 1442 Near Shepherdsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Shepherdsville | 189 cfs | → |
| North Fork Nolin River At Hodgenville | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Timber Trails Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
- Porter River Road Hardin County
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Corps Of Engineers Tailwater Road Spencer County
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
Campgrounds
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
- Camp Carlson Military - Fort Knox
- South Harrison Co Park
- Taylorsville Lake State Park
Track Timber Trails Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Timber Trails Lake Dam
Where does the data for Timber Trails 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 Significant 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 Timber Trails Lake Dam.