Millersburg Dam dam
Millersburg Dam
Millersburg Dam, also known as Millersburg Reservoir, is a concrete structure located on Hinkston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Owned by the local government, the dam serves as a water supply source with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Standing at 14 feet high and 180 feet long, the dam has a spillway width of 125 feet and is classified as "Significant" in terms of hazard potential.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Millersburg Dam underwent reconstruction in 1996 by P.E.H. Engineers. The dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. Despite being assessed as in "Fair" condition during the last inspection in 2017, the dam poses a moderate risk (Level 3) according to the risk assessment conducted.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Millersburg Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and the intersection of infrastructure with environmental factors. Its location on Hinkston Creek and the role it plays in supplying water to the surrounding area make it a focal point for understanding the complex dynamics of water resource management in Kentucky. With ongoing monitoring and risk management measures in place, Millersburg Dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure with implications for both water supply and environmental protection in the region.
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 Millersburg Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hinkston Creek Near Carlisle | 3 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Blue Lick Springs | 155 cfs | → |
| N Elkhorn Cr At Bryan Station Rd At Montrose | 0 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Mckinneysburg | 219 cfs | → |
| North Fork Licking River Near Mt Olivet | 28 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Sadieville | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Millersburg Dam.
Boat launches
- 4 H Street Nicholas County
- Clay Wma Rd ( Lower Unit ) Nicholas County
- Robinson Road 2794, Harrison County
- Hinton Sadieville Road Sadieville
- Paris Pike Georgetown
- Us 25 Georgetown
Campgrounds
- Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds
- Kentucky Horse Park Campground
- Three Springs Campground
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
Fishing spots
- Boat Launch
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
Paddle runs
Track Millersburg Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Millersburg Dam
Where does the data for Millersburg 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 Significant 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 Millersburg Dam.