Saddle Club Subdivision Dam dam
Saddle Club Subdivision Dam
Located in the beautiful Saddle Club Subdivision in Lexington, Kentucky, the Saddle Club Subdivision Dam, also known as Saddle Club Lake, is a private dam that serves multiple purposes. Constructed in 1997 by Eagle Engineering, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 425 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 19.4 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other", with a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a hazard potential assessed as "High".
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the Saddle Club Subdivision Dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently in satisfactory condition, as per the most recent assessment conducted in September 2017. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, measures are in place to manage any potential risks associated with the dam.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the intricate details of the Saddle Club Subdivision Dam, from its design and construction to its operational parameters and regulatory oversight. Situated along an unnamed tributary of Wolf Run Creek, this private dam plays a crucial role in water management within the Fayette County area, highlighting the importance of proper infrastructure to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
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 Saddle Club Subdivision Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Run At Old Frankfort Pike At Lexington | 11 cfs | → |
| South Elkhorn Creek At Fort Spring | 15 cfs | → |
| Town Branch At Yarnallton Road At Yarnallton | 33 cfs | → |
| South Elkhorn Creek Near Midway | 53 cfs | → |
| N Elkhorn Cr At Winchester Rd Nr Lexington | 17 cfs | → |
| N Elkhorn Cr At Bryan Station Rd At Montrose | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Saddle Club Subdivision Dam.
Boat launches
- Paris Pike Georgetown
- Great Crossing Walking Path Scott County
- Us 25 Georgetown
- Tyrone Main Street Anderson County
- Tates Creek Road 3302, Madison County
- Oregon Landing Road Mercer County
Campgrounds
- Kentucky Horse Park Campground
- Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds
- Camp On The Kentucky
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
- Three Springs Campground
Paddle runs
Track Saddle Club Subdivision Dam 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 Saddle Club Subdivision Dam
Where does the data for Saddle Club Subdivision 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 High 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 Saddle Club Subdivision Dam.