Harold Bennett Dam dam
Harold Bennett Dam
Harold Bennett Dam, also known as Bennett Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Boone, Kentucky, on Big Bone Creek. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans 420 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is recreation, offering a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the Harold Bennett Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam provides a peaceful retreat for visitors while maintaining a level of security and risk management measures. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam remains a vital resource for water storage and outdoor activities in the region.
Surrounded by the scenic beauty of Big Bone Creek, Harold Bennett Dam offers a tranquil escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its uncontrolled spillway and a surface area of 9.2 acres, this recreational spot provides an opportunity to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate dynamics in a serene setting. Whether for fishing, boating, or simply enjoying the natural environment, this dam serves as a valuable asset for the community and a hub for experiencing the wonders of water resources 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 Harold Bennett Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gunpowder Cr At Camp Ernst Rd Nr Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Mud Lick Cr At Hwy 42 Nr Beaverlick | 318 cfs | → |
| Woolper Creek At Woolper Road Near Burlington | 74 cfs | → |
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 Nr Erlanger | 84 cfs | → |
| Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Rd Nr Hebron | 20 cfs | → |
| Cruises Creek At Hwy 17 Nr Piner | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harold Bennett Dam.
Boat launches
- Indiana 156 2791, Patriot
- Arnold Creek Ramp
- Riverside Boat Launch Ramp
- Ohio River Scenic Byway 248-252, Aurora
- Tanner’S Creek Drive Lawrenceburg
- Indiana 156 18249, Patriot
Campgrounds
- Big Bone Lick State Park
- Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
- Bullock Pen Lake Ramp - Dfwr
- Boltz Lake Ramp - Dfwr
- Miami Whitewater Forest
- Sparta Campground
Fishing spots
Track Harold Bennett Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Harold Bennett Dam
Where does the data for Harold Bennett 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 Harold Bennett Dam.