Dixie Stock Farm Dam dam
Dixie Stock Farm Dam
Dixie Stock Farm Dam, also known as Dixie Stock Farm Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Larue, Kentucky, along the Nolin River. Built in 1960 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and stretches 640 feet in length, providing irrigation for agricultural purposes. With a storage capacity of 60.8 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.4 acres, the dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate. While the condition assessment is not rated, the structure has not been modified since its completion and lacks an emergency action plan. With its uncontrolled spillway and a drainage area of 0.41 square miles, the dam remains a crucial component of the local water infrastructure.
Located within the jurisdiction of the Louisville District and under the representation of Congressman Brett Guthrie, Dixie Stock Farm Dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. Its role in supporting irrigation and water storage highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential infrastructure for both the agricultural community and the surrounding environment.
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 Dixie Stock Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Nolin River At Hodgenville | 19 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 74 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
| Rolling Fork Near Boston | 78 cfs | → |
| Green River At Munfordville | 263 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dixie Stock Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Briggs Webb Road 1498, Hart County
- Pine Springs Road 668, Grayson County
- River Road 199, Munfordville
- Lakeview Circle Grayson County
- Conoloway Court Grayson County
- Porter River Road Hardin County
Campgrounds
- Wax - Nolin River Lake
- Dog Creek - Nolin River Lake
- Loucon Camping And Retreat Center
- Koa
- White Oak Backcountry Campsite
- Nolin River State Park
Paddle runs
Track Dixie Stock Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dixie Stock Farm Dam
Where does the data for Dixie Stock Farm 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 Dixie Stock Farm Dam.