Deer Lake No 1 (Upper) dam
Deer Lake No 1 (Upper)
Deer Lake No 1 (Upper) is a privately owned dam located in Sadieville, Kentucky, along the tributary of Eagle Creek. Built in 1988 by Thoroughbred Engineering Inc., this earth dam stands at 55 feet high and stretches 580 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 1140 acre-feet and a surface area of 53.3 acres. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing a tranquil setting for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Deer Lake No 1 (Upper) is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2017, this dam poses moderate risk and is subject to a risk assessment rating of 3. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and the absence of locks and gates, the dam has been deemed structurally sound and meets regulatory guidelines, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor recreational opportunities in Scott County, Kentucky.
Overall, Deer Lake No 1 (Upper) serves as a vital water resource for the local community, offering both recreational benefits and essential water storage capacity. With its picturesque location and regulatory oversight, this dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to appreciate the natural beauty of Kentucky while also highlighting the importance of responsible water management in the face of changing climate 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 Deer Lake No 1 (Upper) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek At Sadieville | 17 cfs | → |
| North Elkhorn Creek At Georgetown | 31 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Mckinneysburg | 238 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn Creek Near Frankfort | 89 cfs | → |
| South Elkhorn Creek Near Midway | 47 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Hayes | 81 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deer Lake No 1 (Upper).
Boat launches
- Hinton Sadieville Road Sadieville
- Robinson Road 2794, Harrison County
- Us 25 Georgetown
- Paris Pike Georgetown
- Great Crossing Walking Path Scott County
- Boltz Lake Road 399, Grant County
Track Deer Lake No 1 (Upper) in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Deer Lake No 1 (Upper)
Where does the data for Deer Lake No 1 (Upper) 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 Deer Lake No 1 (Upper).