Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam dam
Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam
Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam, also known as Lincoln Homestead State Park Lake, is a picturesque recreational spot located in Lincoln Homestead State Park, Kentucky. Built in 1957 by the Kentucky Department of Parks, this dam sits on the Beech Fork river and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 420 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres, providing a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy various water activities.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its low hazard potential, a moderate risk assessment rating indicates the need for ongoing risk management measures. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it underwent its last inspection in December 2011 with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. In the event of emergencies, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared and reviewed as recently as January 2013, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
Overall, Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam offers a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature while engaging in recreational activities. Its well-maintained facilities and regulated operations guarantee a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors, making it a popular destination within Lincoln Homestead State Park. With its rich history and stunning surroundings, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of preserving and managing our water resources for both present and future generations.
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 Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Fork At Maud | 20 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 48 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Glensboro | 16 cfs | → |
| Brashears Creek At Taylorsville | 332 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 6 Near Salvisa | 912 cfs | → |
| Rolling Fork Near Boston | 126 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam.
Track Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam
Where does the data for Lincoln Homestead State 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 Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam.