English Dam dam
English Dam
English Dam, also known as English Lake, is a private earth dam located in Oldham, Kentucky, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Constructed in 1990, it stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 370 feet, providing a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary of Harrods Creek, this dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
Owned and designed by private entities, English Dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region by providing water for irrigation. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has a controlled spillway system and is equipped to handle emergencies with updated emergency action plans. With its location in a picturesque setting and a surface area of 5.7 acres, English Dam stands as a testament to efficient water resource management in Kentucky.
Managed by the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, English Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area. It not only supports irrigation needs but also contributes to the overall water supply and environmental conservation efforts. With its adherence to state regulations and regular inspections, English Dam stands as a reliable and essential element in the region's water infrastructure, ensuring sustainable water resource use for generations to come.
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 English Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 30 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Old Westport Rd Nr St Matthews | 6 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork Near Pewee Valley | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 3,270 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near English Dam.
Boat launches
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- Grange Drive 1412, La Grange
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- Bell Street Bethlehem
Campgrounds
- Charlestown State Park
- Lake Jericho Recreation Area
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Deam Lake Campground
- Lake Shelby Campground
- Clark State Forest
Paddle runs
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
Track English Dam in the Snoflo app
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About English Dam
Where does the data for English 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 English Dam.