Loraine Daniels Dam dam
Loraine Daniels Dam
Loraine Daniels Dam, also known as Daniels Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Garrard, Kentucky. Built in 1965 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 33 feet and stretches 460 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam provides a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.4 acres, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Loraine Daniels Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in 2011. While no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared to date, the dam continues to be a vital recreational resource for the community, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities on the TR-Dix River.
With its picturesque setting and historical significance, Loraine Daniels Dam serves as a testament to effective water resource management and conservation efforts in Kentucky. As a focal point for outdoor recreation and leisure, the dam not only enhances the natural landscape of the area but also provides a valuable source of water supply and storage. With ongoing monitoring and maintenance, this beloved structure will continue to play a vital role in supporting the local ecosystem and promoting sustainable practices for years to come.
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 Loraine Daniels Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dix River Near Danville | 3 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 8 Near Camp Nelson | 407 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Mckinney | 0 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 7 At Highbridge | 3,540 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 9 At Valley View | 430 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near Shopville | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loraine Daniels Dam.
Boat launches
- Boone Road Lincoln County
- Lakeside Drive 1098, Garrard County
- John Nickell Boat Ramp Jessamine County
- Wilgreen Lake Road Madison County
- Tates Creek Road 3302, Madison County
- Radford Hollow Road 145, Madison County
Campgrounds
- Logan-Hubble County Park
- Renfro Valley Boat Dock
- Camp On The Kentucky
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
- S-Tree Campground Free
- S - Tree Rec Area
Paddle runs
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
Track Loraine Daniels Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Loraine Daniels Dam
Where does the data for Loraine Daniels 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 Loraine Daniels Dam.