Kentucky National Oil Company Dam dam
Kentucky National Oil Company Dam
The Kentucky National Oil Company Dam, also known as the Kentucky National Oil CO Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Oil Springs, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Built in 1952 by Cumberland Pet. Co., this Earth type dam stands at a height of 35 feet and stretches 210 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 36.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.6 acres. The dam is primarily regulated by the KY Division of Water and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs. The last inspection conducted in May 2018 revealed this assessment, with a moderate risk level assigned to the structure. While the dam serves various purposes beyond flood control and water storage, such as recreational and wildlife habitat enhancement, its current condition suggests the need for investment in its upkeep and risk management measures to ensure its long-term viability.
As an integral part of the local water resource infrastructure, the Kentucky National Oil Company Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in TR-STATE CREEK. With its historical significance and continued importance for the community, efforts to improve its condition and mitigate risks associated with its operation are essential to safeguarding both the environment and public safety in the region.
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 Kentucky National Oil Company Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Licking River Below Mason Fork Nr Salyersville | 32 cfs | → |
| Levisa Fork At Paintsville | 702 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Hazel Green | 43 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Jackson | 418 cfs | → |
| Tug Fork At Kermit | 718 cfs | → |
| Johns Creek Near Meta | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kentucky National Oil Company Dam.
Boat launches
- Levisa Fork Boat Ramp
- Morgan County
- Big Branch Canoe Launch
- Grayson Road Elliott County
- Paragon-Craney Road Rowan County
- West Liberty Road Rowan County
Campgrounds
- Paintsville Lake State Park
- Jenny Wiley State Park
- German Bridge - Dewey Lake
- Paragon
- North Fork - Dfwr
- Paragon Dispersed Camping Area
Fishing spots
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
Track Kentucky National Oil Company Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kentucky National Oil Company Dam
Where does the data for Kentucky National Oil Company 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 Kentucky National Oil Company Dam.