Cliffview Resort Dam dam
Cliffview Resort Dam
Cliffview Resort Dam, also known as Girl Scout Lake, is a private dam located in Beattyville, Kentucky along Walker Creek. Built in 1955, this earthen dam stands at 26 feet high and stretches 270 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 40.4 acre-feet of water for recreational purposes. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 3.7 acres and serving as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Cliffview Resort Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While it has not been modified over the years, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its safety and regulatory compliance. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards.
With its picturesque location in Wolfe County, Kentucky, Cliffview Resort Dam provides a tranquil setting for visitors to engage in various recreational activities. While the dam itself is not owned or funded by any federal agency, it remains a key feature in the local landscape and a valuable resource for the community. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the unique blend of natural beauty and man-made infrastructure that make Cliffview Resort Dam a noteworthy site worth exploring.
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 Cliffview Resort Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Kentucky River At Tallega | 52 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 14 At Heidelberg | 463 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Hazel Green | 12 cfs | → |
| South Fork Kentucky River At Booneville | 102 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine | · | → |
| Sturgeon Creek At Cressmont | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cliffview Resort Dam.
Boat launches
- Natural Bridge Road Powell County
- Jackson Road Beattyville
- Boat Ramp Road Wolfe County
- Copperas Creek Canoe Launch
- Water Street Beattyville
- Big Branch Canoe Launch
Campgrounds
- Natural Bridge State Park
- Koomer Ridge Rec Area
- Koomer Ridge Campground
- Tunnel Ridge Road
- Red River Gorge Geological Area
- Callies
Fishing spots
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track Cliffview Resort Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cliffview Resort Dam
Where does the data for Cliffview Resort 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 Cliffview Resort Dam.