Windsor Forest Dam dam
Windsor Forest Dam
Windsor Forest Dam, also known as Windsor Forest Lake, is a private dam located in Prairie Village-Area, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and stretches 350 feet in length, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for visitors. The dam has a storage capacity of 44.1 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres, drawing water from the TR-POND CREEK river or stream.
Despite its recreational appeal, Windsor Forest Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition as of February 2018. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 65 feet and is under the jurisdiction of the Kentucky Division of Water for regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, measures for risk management and emergency action planning are yet to be fully developed.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find Windsor Forest Dam to be an intriguing subject for further study, given its historical significance, structural characteristics, and the potential risks associated with its current condition. The dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of infrastructure to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Windsor Forest Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Creek Near Louisville | 147 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Cutoff Near Louisville | 15 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Orell Road Near Louisville | 3 cfs | → |
| Pond Creek At Pendleton Road Near Louisville | 191 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek At Pendelton Road Near Louisville | 0 cfs | → |
| Northern Ditch At Okolona | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Windsor Forest Dam.
Boat launches
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
- North 27th Street Louisville
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
- South Harrison Co Park
- Camp Carlson Military - Fort Knox
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Charlestown State 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
Track Windsor Forest Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Windsor Forest Dam
Where does the data for Windsor Forest 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 High 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 Windsor Forest Dam.