Vast Wood Park Dam dam
Vast Wood Park Dam
Vast Wood Park Dam, also known as Vast Wood Park Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Hancock, Kentucky. Built in 1958, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches 440 feet in length, providing a vital recreational space for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a normal storage capacity of 204 acre-feet and a surface area of 21.7 acres, the dam offers a serene environment for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Vast Wood Park Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of June 2018. Despite the moderate risk level associated with the dam, regular inspections are conducted to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and its proximity to TR-LEAD CREEK contribute to the overall water management efforts in the region, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water resource practices and climate resilience.
With Vast Wood Park Dam serving as a key recreational hub in the area, its significance extends beyond leisure activities to include water conservation and risk management strategies. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate the beauty and functionality of this dam, efforts to maintain its condition and enhance its safety features will be essential for the long-term sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem and community.
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 Vast Wood Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 66,900 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 177 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 18 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 567 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 777 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vast Wood Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Hawesville
- North 1st Street, Cannelton
- Water Street 300, Troy
- Sr 166 8699, Perry County
- West Main Street 466, Cloverport
- South Rome Road 5644, Rome
Campgrounds
- Vastwood Co Park
- Vastwood Park
- German Ridge
- Saddle Lake Rec Area
- Yellowbank Creek - Yellowbank Wma
- Lake Lincoln Campground
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
Track Vast Wood Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Vast Wood Park Dam
Where does the data for Vast Wood Park 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 Vast Wood Park Dam.