Long Run Farm dam
Long Run Farm
Long Run Farm, located in Shelby, Kentucky, is a privately owned recreational area that boasts the picturesque Long Run Farm Lake. Constructed in 1997, this Earth-type dam stands at 25 feet tall and spans 345 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet of water. The dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering visitors a serene escape with a surface area of 6.5 acres for various water activities.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Long Run Farm is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with water resource management standards. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to be in satisfactory condition, despite not having a formal condition assessment. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every five years to monitor its performance and address any potential issues.
Long Run Farm is a tranquil oasis nestled within the natural beauty of Floyds Fork, providing a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor recreational activities. With its controlled spillway and scenic surroundings, this dam exemplifies the harmonious balance between human enjoyment and environmental conservation, making it a noteworthy destination for those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of 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 Long Run Farm -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Floyds Fork Near Pewee Valley | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork At Fisherville | 1,620 cfs | → |
| Chenoweth Run At Ruckriegal Parkway | 3 cfs | → |
| Chenoweth Run At Gelhaus Lane Near Fern Creek | 19 cfs | → |
| Brashears Creek At Taylorsville | 332 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Long Run Farm.
Boat launches
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
- Grange Drive 1412, La Grange
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- Corps Of Engineers Tailwater Road Spencer County
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Bell Street Bethlehem
Track Long Run Farm 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 Long Run Farm
Where does the data for Long Run Farm 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 Long Run Farm.