Bluegrass Sportsman Club dam
Bluegrass Sportsman Club
Bluegrass Sportsman Club in Jessamine, Kentucky, is a private recreational facility with a Rockfill dam completed in 1991. The dam has a height of 35 feet and a length of 430 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and has a low hazard potential, but its condition assessment is rated as poor as of the last inspection in November 2017.
Despite its poor condition assessment, Bluegrass Sportsman Club remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the area. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, providing a surface area of 4.7 acres for activities such as fishing and boating. The dam is located on an unnamed tributary in Jessamine County and is under the jurisdiction of the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures.
While Bluegrass Sportsman Club's dam may have some maintenance concerns, its recreational offerings and scenic location make it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. With its rockfill structure and uncontrolled spillway, the dam provides a peaceful retreat for visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors. As efforts continue to assess and address the dam's condition and risks, the club remains a beloved destination for those seeking a connection to nature and water-based activities in Kentucky.
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 Bluegrass Sportsman Club -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River At Lock 7 At Highbridge | 3,540 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 8 Near Camp Nelson | 407 cfs | → |
| Dix River Near Danville | 3 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 9 At Valley View | 430 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 6 Near Salvisa | 555 cfs | → |
| South Elkhorn Creek At Fort Spring | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bluegrass Sportsman Club.
Boat launches
- John Nickell Boat Ramp Jessamine County
- Lakeside Drive 1098, Garrard County
- Salt River Park Harrodsburg
- Oregon Landing Road Mercer County
- Tates Creek Road 3302, Madison County
- Wilgreen Lake Road Madison County
Campgrounds
- Camp On The Kentucky
- Logan-Hubble County Park
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
- Kentucky Horse Park Campground
- Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds
Track Bluegrass Sportsman Club in the Snoflo app
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About Bluegrass Sportsman Club
Where does the data for Bluegrass Sportsman Club 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 Bluegrass Sportsman Club.