Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam dam
Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam
Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam, also known as Lanter Farm Lake, is a privately owned recreation dam located in Boone County, Kentucky. Built in 1973 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and stretches 430 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.6 acres, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. Despite its low risk assessment, the dam undergoes inspection every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it is situated on the TR-Beaver Branch river/stream. With a moderate risk management classification, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community while offering a picturesque setting for recreational enjoyment.
Overall, Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam provides a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil environment for outdoor activities. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Boone County, Kentucky, this privately owned dam offers a safe and enjoyable recreational space for visitors to appreciate and enjoy the benefits of sustainable water management practices. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk management measures in place, Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible dam construction and maintenance in the face of climate challenges.
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 Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Lick Cr At Hwy 42 Nr Beaverlick | 318 cfs | → |
| Gunpowder Cr At Camp Ernst Rd Nr Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 Nr Erlanger | 84 cfs | → |
| Cruises Creek At Hwy 17 Nr Piner | 9 cfs | → |
| Woolper Creek At Woolper Road Near Burlington | 74 cfs | → |
| Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Rd Nr Hebron | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Indiana 156 2791, Patriot
- Arnold Creek Ramp
- Indiana 156 18249, Patriot
- Riverside Boat Launch Ramp
- Boltz Lake Road 399, Grant County
- Fredericks Landing Wilder
Campgrounds
- Big Bone Lick State Park
- Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
- Bullock Pen Lake Ramp - Dfwr
- Boltz Lake Ramp - Dfwr
- Sparta Campground
- Paul Ogle Riverfront Park
Fishing spots
Track Dr Ke Lanter 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 Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dr Ke Lanter 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 Dr Ke Lanter Lake Dam.