Jim Beam No 3 dam
Jim Beam No 3
Jim Beam No 3 is a privately owned dam located in Nelson, Kentucky, along the TR-Wilson Creek. Constructed in 1981, this earth dam stands at 21 feet high and spans 1060 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 72 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres, the dam serves various purposes, although classified primarily as "Other".
Managed by the KY Division of Water, Jim Beam No 3 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam undergoes inspections every five years, with the last inspection dating back to June 2017. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness remain unspecified.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jim Beam No 3 presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure in Kentucky. With its unique design and location, this dam showcases the intersection of engineering, water regulation, and environmental risk management. As stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition and preparedness, insights into its operational dynamics and potential implications for the surrounding ecosystem can be gleaned, making it a compelling subject for further research and analysis in the realm of water resource management.
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 Jim Beam No 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fork Near Boston | 87 cfs | → |
| Long Lick At Clermont | 1 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 35 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Shepherdsville | 189 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Hwy 1442 Near Shepherdsville | 0 cfs | → |
| North Fork Nolin River At Hodgenville | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jim Beam No 3.
Boat launches
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
- Porter River Road Hardin County
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Corps Of Engineers Tailwater Road Spencer County
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
Campgrounds
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
- Camp Carlson Military - Fort Knox
- South Harrison Co Park
- Taylorsville Lake State Park
Track Jim Beam No 3 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 Jim Beam No 3
Where does the data for Jim Beam No 3 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 Jim Beam No 3.