Ramsey Farm Dam (Lower) dam
Ramsey Farm Dam (Lower)
Ramsey Farm Dam (Lower), also known as Almhurst Lake (Lower), is a private-owned structure located in Jessamine, Kentucky. Built in 1965 with a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a length of 470 feet. It has a storage capacity of 67.6 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.2 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Ramsey Farm Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's hazard potential is considered low, with a fair condition assessment as of November 2017. In the event of an emergency, the dam's risk assessment is classified as moderate, highlighting the need for proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential dangers to surrounding areas.
Located along the Jessamine Creek in the Louisville District, Ramsey Farm Dam provides both recreational enjoyment and essential water resource management in the region. With its picturesque setting and importance in maintaining water levels, this dam serves as a vital structure for both the local community and the environment in 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 Ramsey Farm Dam (Lower) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Elkhorn Creek At Fort Spring | 15 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 7 At Highbridge | 3,540 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 9 At Valley View | 522 cfs | → |
| Wolf Run At Old Frankfort Pike At Lexington | 11 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 6 Near Salvisa | 912 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 8 Near Camp Nelson | 463 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ramsey Farm Dam (Lower).
Boat launches
- Tates Creek Road 3302, Madison County
- John Nickell Boat Ramp Jessamine County
- Oregon Landing Road Mercer County
- Tyrone Main Street Anderson County
- Salt River Park Harrodsburg
- Lakeside Drive 1098, Garrard County
Campgrounds
- Camp On The Kentucky
- Kentucky Horse Park Campground
- Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
- Logan-Hubble County Park
Paddle runs
Track Ramsey Farm Dam (Lower) in the Snoflo app
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About Ramsey Farm Dam (Lower)
Where does the data for Ramsey Farm Dam (Lower) 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 Ramsey Farm Dam (Lower).