Maguire Brothers Lake Dam dam
Maguire Brothers Lake Dam
Maguire Brothers Lake Dam, located in Graefenburg, Kentucky, was completed in 1973 and is owned by a private entity. The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, providing a tranquil spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of Tr- Goose Creek. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 250 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area.
Despite its recreational value, Maguire Brothers Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment score. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or inspection frequency indicated. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness are not specified, raising concerns about its safety and resilience in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of assessing and addressing the risks associated with dams like Maguire Brothers Lake Dam becomes increasingly critical. Enthusiasts and stakeholders in water resource and climate resilience will be keen to monitor the ongoing management and safety measures for this dam to ensure its continued functionality and protection of the surrounding community and 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 Maguire Brothers Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River At Lock 4 At Frankfort | 814 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Glensboro | 16 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 5 Near Tyrone | 896 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn Creek Near Frankfort | 114 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 3 At Gest | 909 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 2 At Lockport | 2,470 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maguire Brothers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Beaver Lake Public Boat Ramp
- Tyrone Main Street Anderson County
- Van Buren Road Anderson County
- Corps Of Engineers Tailwater Road Spencer County
- Oregon Landing Road Mercer County
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
Track Maguire Brothers Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Maguire Brothers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Maguire Brothers 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 High 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 Maguire Brothers Lake Dam.