Drake Dam dam
Drake Dam
Drake Dam, also known as South-Mallard Point Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Scott County, Kentucky. Built in 1987, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 500 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Drake Dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 7.7 acres for visitors to enjoy various water activities.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Drake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With a moderate risk assessment level, measures for risk management are yet to be specified, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with the structure.
Situated on Little Eagle Creek, Drake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite not being a federal project, the dam contributes to the local community's recreational activities and serves as a vital water resource in the area. With its picturesque surroundings and important role in water management, Drake Dam is a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 Drake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek At Sadieville | 15 cfs | → |
| North Elkhorn Creek At Georgetown | 27 cfs | → |
| South Elkhorn Creek Near Midway | 47 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn Creek Near Frankfort | 84 cfs | → |
| Town Branch At Yarnallton Road At Yarnallton | 17 cfs | → |
| Wolf Run At Old Frankfort Pike At Lexington | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Drake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hinton Sadieville Road Sadieville
- Us 25 Georgetown
- Great Crossing Walking Path Scott County
- Paris Pike Georgetown
- Robinson Road 2794, Harrison County
- Tyrone Main Street Anderson County
Track Drake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Drake Dam
Where does the data for Drake 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 Drake Dam.