Ge Bennette Dam dam
Ge Bennette Dam
Ge Bennette Dam, also known as Bennette Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Cloverport, Kentucky. Built in 1971 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 510 feet in length. It serves a primary purpose beyond flood control or water supply, reflecting its unique role in the region.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment in 2017 rated as poor, indicating the need for maintenance and potential improvements. The reservoir created by the dam has a normal storage capacity of 54.8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 64.8 acre-feet, providing valuable water resources for the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 0.07 square miles and the TR-SPRINGLICK BRANCH as its river or stream source, Ge Bennette Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Ge Bennette Dam remains an important structure in the region, regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water. The dam's role in water management and its impact on the local environment make it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the intersection of infrastructure, conservation, and sustainability in 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 Ge Bennette Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 84,100 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 20 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 2 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 77 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near New Middletown | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ge Bennette Dam.
Boat launches
- West Main Street 466, Cloverport
- South Rome Road 5644, Rome
- Sr 166 8699, Perry County
- Ohio River Scenic Byway 7941, Derby
- Ky 79;Ky 259 Breckinridge County
- Timbercrest Road Breckinridge County
Campgrounds
- German Ridge
- Yellowbank Creek - Yellowbank Wma
- North Fork - Rough River Lake
- Rough River State Park
- Axtel - Rough River Lake
- Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake
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
Track Ge Bennette Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ge Bennette Dam
Where does the data for Ge Bennette 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 Ge Bennette Dam.