Reid Ash Pond dam
Reid Ash Pond
Reid Ash Pond, also known as Big River Electric Ash Pond, is a privately owned structure located in Henderson, Kentucky. Managed by Burns and MacDonald, this ash pond serves a primary purpose that is categorized as "Other." The dam, completed in 1968, stands at a height of 41 feet and has a length of 3118 feet, with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet.
Situated near Groves Creek, Reid Ash Pond poses a significant hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2017. It is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes periodic inspections to ensure compliance with state standards. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the structure has a moderate risk rating and is located within the jurisdiction of the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Reid Ash Pond to be an intriguing case study for understanding the management of earth dams in a private setting. With its complex design and significant hazard potential, this structure highlights the importance of regular inspections and risk assessment in ensuring the safety and integrity of water storage facilities. Its location in a high-risk area emphasizes the need for proactive measures to mitigate potential environmental impacts and safeguard surrounding communities from the consequences of dam failure.
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 Reid Ash Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 884 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 23 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 14 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 20 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Pond River Near Apex | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reid Ash Pond.
Boat launches
- Hamilton Ferry Road 8501, Daviess County
- Daisey Mae Road Union County
- Union County
- Angel Mounds Boat Ramp
- Dogtown Boat Ramp
- Co 290 South 8915, Spencer County
Fishing spots
Track Reid Ash Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Reid Ash Pond
Where does the data for Reid Ash Pond 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 Significant 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 Reid Ash Pond.