Dreamland Dam dam
Dreamland Dam
Dreamland Dam, also known as Dreamland Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, near the TR-OHIO RIVER. Built in 1952 by the SYNTHEY RUBBER CO., this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a length of 350 feet, providing recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. With a storage capacity of 68.6 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres, Dreamland Dam offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the KY Division of Water, Dreamland Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in November 2007. While the Emergency Action Plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation, attracting visitors to the SHIVELY-AREA for outdoor activities and leisure.
In the picturesque setting of Dreamland Dam, water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the synergy between nature and infrastructure. As a vital part of the local landscape, this earth dam not only provides recreational opportunities but also serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible water management and environmental stewardship in safeguarding our natural resources for 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 Dreamland Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Cutoff Near Louisville | 4 cfs | → |
| Pond Creek Near Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Lexington Rd At Louisville | 10 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Orell Road Near Louisville | · | → |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek At Louisville | 1 cfs | → |
| Northern Ditch At Okolona | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dreamland Dam.
Boat launches
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
- North 27th Street Louisville
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- South Harrison Co Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Deam Lake Campground
- Buffalo Trace Co Park
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
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track Dreamland Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dreamland Dam
Where does the data for Dreamland 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 Dreamland Dam.