Ikerd Farms Lake Dam dam
Ikerd Farms Lake Dam
Located in Pulaski, Kentucky, Ikerd Farms Lake Dam is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1978 with the primary purpose of recreation. Standing at 37 feet tall and stretching 645 feet in length, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 320 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 191.9 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Woodall Branch and serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.
Managed by the KY Division of Water, Ikerd Farms Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity. With a spillway type of uncontrolled, the dam is equipped to handle any excess water flow and maintain the surrounding ecosystem's balance. In case of emergencies, appropriate risk management measures are in place to safeguard the community and the environment.
Surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Hammons Camp, Ikerd Farms Lake Dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. With its serene surface area of 15.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.27 square miles, the dam provides a perfect backdrop for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Whether exploring the Woodall Branch or simply unwinding amidst the beauty of nature, this dam is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Ikerd Farms Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle River At Billows | 35 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near Shopville | 5 cfs | → |
| Lynn Camp Creek At Corbin | 10 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Cumberland Falls | 418 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Williamsburg | 353 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Manchester | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ikerd Farms Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- I 75 Rockcastle County
- Ky 3497 Laurel County
- Grove Whitley County
- Battleground Road Livingston
- Whitley County
- Redbird Road Whitley County
Campgrounds
- Bee Rock Campground
- Bee Rock Rec Area
- Craigs Creek Group Use Area
- Wood Creek Lake Ramp - Dfwr
- Holly Bay Rec Area
- Holly Bay Campground
Paddle runs
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
Track Ikerd Farms Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ikerd Farms Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ikerd Farms Lake 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
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