Gilbert Dam dam
Gilbert Dam
Gilbert Dam, also known as Gilbert Fishing Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Bullitt, Kentucky. Completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 300 feet. The primary purpose of Gilbert Dam is for recreational use, providing a surface area of 1.8 acres and a storage capacity of 15.6 acre-feet. Despite its recreational benefits, Gilbert Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, posing moderate risk.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Gilbert Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam, situated on the tributary of Mud Creek, features an uncontrolled spillway type and is designed to cater to recreational activities like fishing and boating. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, efforts are being made to enhance the dam's risk management measures and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Gilbert Dam offers a glimpse into the challenges and responsibilities involved in maintaining and managing a vital infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Gilbert Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pennslyvania Run At Mt Washington Rd Nr Louisville | 10 cfs | → |
| Northern Ditch At Okolona | 21 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Thixton Road Near Louisville | 40 cfs | → |
| Pond Creek Near Louisville | 147 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Shepherdsville | 716 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Hwy 1442 Near Shepherdsville | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gilbert Dam.
Boat launches
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
- Porter River Road Hardin County
- North 27th Street Louisville
Campgrounds
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
- South Harrison Co Park
- Camp Carlson Military - Fort Knox
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Charlestown State Park
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
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About Gilbert Dam
Where does the data for Gilbert 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 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 Gilbert Dam.