Wildwood Country Club Dam dam
Wildwood Country Club Dam
Wildwood Country Club Dam, also known as Wildwood Country Club Lake, is a private dam located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, near the city of Newburg. Built in 1951 by designer George Bichoff, this earth dam stands at 18 feet high and spans 250 feet in length. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 4.6 acres and a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 33.6 acre-feet.
Situated along Fern Creek, Wildwood Country Club Dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular state inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2012. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. With its uncontrolled spillway and lack of associated structures, the dam poses a recreational attraction with minimal risk to surrounding areas. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and maintenance efforts that go into managing this private dam for the enjoyment of local residents and visitors alike.
As part of the Louisville District, Wildwood Country Club Dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Its location in a picturesque setting and its historical significance as a recreational facility make it a noteworthy landmark in the region. With a focus on safety and maintenance, the dam continues to serve its purpose of providing a tranquil oasis for water enthusiasts in the Newburg-area of Kentucky.
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 Wildwood Country Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Creek At Old Bardstown Rd At Louisville | 5 cfs | → |
| Chenoweth Run At Ruckriegal Parkway | 3 cfs | → |
| Chenoweth Run At Gelhaus Lane Near Fern Creek | 19 cfs | → |
| Northern Ditch At Okolona | 21 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Old Cannons Ln At Louisville | 34 cfs | → |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek At Louisville | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wildwood Country Club Dam.
Boat launches
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- North 27th Street Louisville
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
Campgrounds
- Charlestown State Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
- Lake Shelby Campground
- South Harrison Co Park
- Taylorsville Lake 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
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About Wildwood Country Club Dam
Where does the data for Wildwood Country Club 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 Wildwood Country Club Dam.