Kaec Lake Dam dam
Kaec Lake Dam
Kaec Lake Dam, located in Simpson County, Kentucky, is a private earth dam completed in 1987 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 745 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Tr-Drakes Creek and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring proper permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols are in place to maintain its structural integrity.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Kaec Lake Dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of its last inspection in July 2016. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While emergency action plans and inundation maps have not been prepared, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to monitor its safety and functionality. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational opportunities, Kaec Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource and recreational hub for the local community.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kaec Lake Dam presents a fascinating case study in private dam ownership and management. From its design by Larry D. McClanahan P.E. to its role in regulating Tr-Drakes Creek flow, this dam exemplifies the intersection of human engineering with natural water systems. The importance of proper maintenance and regulatory oversight is highlighted by the dam's moderate risk assessment, underscoring the critical need for proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety and longevity of water infrastructure in 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 Kaec Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Drakes Creek Near Franklin | 19 cfs | → |
| Drakes Creek Near Alvaton | 105 cfs | → |
| Barren River At Bowling Green | 156 cfs | → |
| Dry Creek Near Edenwold | 0 cfs | → |
| Red River At Port Royal | 195 cfs | → |
| Whites Creek Near Bordeaux | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kaec Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Hickory Gallatin
- Hartsville Pike 2330, Gallatin
- Station Camp Creek Access
- Boatlanding Road 1263, Bowling Green
- Old Barren River Road 4142, Warren County
- Lock 4 Road 1302, Gallatin
Track Kaec Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kaec Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kaec Lake 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 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 Kaec Lake Dam.