Red Horse Lake dam
Red Horse Lake
Red Horse Lake in Edmonson, Kentucky is a private recreational lake regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water. The dam, completed in 1954, is an earth type structure standing at 37 feet tall and spanning 340 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, the lake covers an area of 6 acres and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
The low hazard potential of Red Horse Lake is accompanied by a moderate risk assessment, indicating a level 3 risk. Despite being last inspected in 2005 with a frequency of 5 years, the condition assessment remains unrated. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the lake sits within the drainage area of 0.15 square miles, with the Big Reedy Creek tributary flowing into it. The location's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain unspecified.
Located in the Nashville District and overseen by the Kentucky state agency, Red Horse Lake offers an idyllic setting for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy recreational activities. With its serene surroundings and low hazard potential, the lake provides a tranquil escape for visitors seeking a retreat in nature while also serving as a controlled water resource managed by state regulatory agencies.
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 Red Horse Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Barren River At Bowling Green | 132 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
| Drakes Creek Near Alvaton | 94 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 74 cfs | → |
| Green River At Munfordville | 263 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Red Horse Lake.
Boat launches
- Mouth Of Bear Creek Road 2705, Edmonson County
- Warren County
- Nolin Dam Road Edmonson County
- Houchins Ferry Road Brownsville
- Conoloway Court Grayson County
- Richardsville Road 13599, Warren County
Track Red Horse Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Red Horse Lake
Where does the data for Red Horse 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 Red Horse Lake.