Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam dam
Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam
Located in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, the Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam is a privately owned structure regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water. Built in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and spans a length of 430 feet, with a primary purpose categorized as "Other." The dam has a storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 128.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.4 acres.
The Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential and has a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2018. With an inspection frequency of every three years, the dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 10 feet. The risk assessment for this dam is categorized as moderate, with no emergency action plan currently in place. The structure is situated on Prichard Branch, with a drainage area of 0.18 square miles and falls under the jurisdiction of the Louisville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Overall, the Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam serves as a critical water resource infrastructure in Boyd County, Kentucky. With its historical significance and vital role in water management, this dam continues to be monitored and regulated to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this structure to be an intriguing example of human-made interventions in natural ecosystems.
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 Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Ironton | 41,400 cfs | → |
| Symmes Creek At Aid Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| Little Sandy River At Grayson | 60 cfs | → |
| Tygarts Creek Near Greenup | 31 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Greenup Dam Near Greenup | 44,600 cfs | → |
| East Fork Twelvepole Creek Near Dunlow | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Village South Point
- 16th Street Ashland
- Symmes Creek Boat Ramp
- Indian Guyan Creek Access
- Center Street Landing
- Lake Vesuvius Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Oak Hill Campground
- Iron Ridge Campground
- Pine Knob Loop
- Two Point Group Campground
- Timbre Ridge Lake
- Johson Homeplace
Track Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ashland Oil Refinery 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 Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam.