Fulcher Lake Dam dam
Fulcher Lake Dam
Fulcher Lake Dam, located in Henderson, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1971 by the Soil Conservation Service. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 640 feet, the dam serves as a vital structure on the TRIB-BEAVERDAM CREEK, providing storage of 157 acre-feet of water for various purposes. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, making it an essential part of the local water resource infrastructure.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Fulcher Lake Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it meets all necessary permitting and inspection requirements. In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status is currently unknown, but measures are likely in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with the structure.
Fulcher Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management in the area, with a surface area of 9.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.06 square miles. The dam's purpose is classified as "other," and it is primarily used for water storage. Despite its age, the dam continues to effectively serve the community, demonstrating the importance of proper infrastructure management for water resources and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Fulcher Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 884 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 14 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 40,300 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 23 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 5,970 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fulcher Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Daisey Mae Road Union County
- Union County
- Dogtown Boat Ramp
- Angel Mounds Boat Ramp
- Hamilton Ferry Road 8501, Daviess County
- Ohio River Scenic Byway 221-383, Newburgh
Paddle runs
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
Track Fulcher Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fulcher Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fulcher 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 Fulcher Lake Dam.