Stewart Creek Frs No 1 dam
Stewart Creek Frs No 1
Stewart Creek FRS No 1, also known as Earlington Reservoir Lake, is a significant flood risk reduction structure located in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Constructed in 1985 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS, this earth dam stands at 29 feet tall and spans 750 feet in length, providing critical protection for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 365.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 10.3 acres, this reservoir plays a vital role in managing floodwaters from the Stewart Creek watershed.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Stewart Creek FRS No 1 has been deemed to have a high hazard potential, yet its condition assessment as of March 2018 was rated as satisfactory. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in September 2014, and it meets established guidelines for risk management. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's operational status and overall effectiveness in flood risk reduction demonstrate the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding community in Earlington.
With its uncontrolled spillway and state-regulated status, Stewart Creek FRS No 1 serves as a critical infrastructure asset in the region, underlining the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA in safeguarding water resources and mitigating flood risks. As climate change continues to impact water systems and extreme weather events become more frequent, structures like Stewart Creek FRS No 1 play a vital role in enhancing community resilience and adapting to the evolving challenges of a changing climate.
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 Stewart Creek Frs No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pond River Near Apex | 15 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 795 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 888 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stewart Creek Frs No 1.
Paddle runs
Track Stewart Creek Frs No 1 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 Stewart Creek Frs No 1
Where does the data for Stewart Creek Frs No 1 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 High 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 Stewart Creek Frs No 1.