Richard Detzel Dam dam
Richard Detzel Dam
Richard Detzel Dam, also known as Detzel Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Owen, Kentucky, along Eagle Creek. Built in 1977 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 310 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 5.6 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
As a regulated dam under the jurisdiction of the Kentucky Division of Water, Richard Detzel Dam undergoes regular inspections and meets stringent state permitting and enforcement requirements. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam has not been given a specific condition assessment but is deemed to be in satisfactory operational condition. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas and is managed effectively to ensure public safety.
Located in a picturesque rural setting, Richard Detzel Dam provides not only recreational opportunities but also serves as a vital water resource for the local community. Its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices, making it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and support.
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 Richard Detzel Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek At Sadieville | 15 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 3 At Gest | 561 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn Creek Near Frankfort | 84 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 2 At Lockport | 806 cfs | → |
| North Elkhorn Creek At Georgetown | 27 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Glencoe | 114 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richard Detzel Dam.
Boat launches
- Hinton Sadieville Road Sadieville
- Robinson Road 2794, Harrison County
- Boltz Lake Road 399, Grant County
- Great Crossing Walking Path Scott County
- Us 25 Georgetown
- Paris Pike Georgetown
Track Richard Detzel Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Richard Detzel Dam
Where does the data for Richard Detzel 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 Richard Detzel Dam.