Tanglewood Lake Dam dam
Tanglewood Lake Dam
Tanglewood Lake Dam, located in Frenchburg, Kentucky, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 160 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Beaver Creek and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, with state inspection and enforcement measures in place.
Despite its significant hazard potential, with a condition assessment rated as poor, Tanglewood Lake Dam poses a moderate risk according to the latest data. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 5 feet, and it has a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. The last inspection took place in November 2016, with a frequency of every 3 years, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and the integrity of the structure.
Amidst the picturesque surroundings of Menifee County, Tanglewood Lake Dam stands as a vital component for recreational activities and water resource management in the region. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing human needs with environmental stewardship in a changing climate landscape.
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 Tanglewood Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Hazel Green | 10 cfs | → |
| Red River At Clay City | 43 cfs | → |
| North Fork Triplett Creek Near Morehead | 23 cfs | → |
| Rock Lick Cr At State Hwy 158 Nr Sharkey | 1 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tanglewood Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Clear Creek Boat Ramp Bath County
- Cr-1565 Menifee County
- Boat Ramp Road Menifee County
- Copperas Creek Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp Road Wolfe County
- Twin Knobs Rowan County
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Rec Area
- White Sulphur Horse Camp
- Red River Gorge Geological Area
- Tunnel Ridge Road
- Callies
- Zilpo Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track Tanglewood Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tanglewood Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tanglewood 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 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 Tanglewood Lake Dam.