North Fork Nolin River Mps 15 dam
North Fork Nolin River Mps 15
North Fork Nolin River Mps 15, also known as McDougal Lake, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam was completed in 1986 for recreational purposes along the North Fork Nolin River. With a height of 51 feet and a length of 1900 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 7422 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 91 acres for recreational activities.
The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment in April 2017 rating its condition as fair. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the risk assessment for North Fork Nolin River Mps 15 is moderate. The spillway, which is uncontrolled and 200 feet wide, helps manage water levels during periods of high discharge. Overall, this dam serves as an important recreational resource for the community while also fulfilling its primary purpose of flood control along the North Fork Nolin River.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the intricate details of North Fork Nolin River Mps 15, from its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to its impact on the surrounding Larue County environment. With a drainage area of 9.7 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 666.9 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As climate change continues to affect water resources, understanding the maintenance and regulation of dams like North Fork Nolin River Mps 15 becomes increasingly important for sustainable water management practices.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around North Fork Nolin River Mps 15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Nolin River At Hodgenville | 19 cfs | → |
| Rolling Fork Near Boston | 78 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 74 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 32 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
| Green River At Munfordville | 263 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Fork Nolin River Mps 15.
Boat launches
- River Road 199, Munfordville
- Briggs Webb Road 1498, Hart County
- Pine Springs Road 668, Grayson County
- Porter River Road Hardin County
- Lakeview Circle Grayson County
- Taylor County
Track North Fork Nolin River Mps 15 in the Snoflo app
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About North Fork Nolin River Mps 15
Where does the data for North Fork Nolin River Mps 15 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.
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