Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam dam
Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam
Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam, located in Daviess County, Kentucky, is a privately owned structure with a rich history dating back to its completion in 1946. Designed by Fred Morgan, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 525 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Situated on the South Fork Panther Creek, this dam serves a primary purpose that goes beyond traditional flood control measures.
Despite its low hazard potential, Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring that it meets all state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, and while its condition is currently not rated, its last inspection took place in June 2013. With no emergency action plan in place, the dam continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of such critical infrastructure.
Overall, the Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam presents a fascinating case study for those passionate about water resources and climate resilience. As part of the Louisville District, the dam is a testament to the intricate balance between human development and environmental protection. Its unique design, historical significance, and state-regulated status make it a compelling subject for further exploration and analysis in the field of water resource management and climate adaptation.
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 Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 18 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 795 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 850 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Pond River Near Apex | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam.
Track Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam 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 Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam
Where does the data for Michael Moran Flood 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Michael Moran Flood Lake Dam.