Prospect Point Dam dam
Prospect Point Dam
Prospect Point Dam, located in Kenton County, Kentucky, is a privately owned structure built in 1975 for recreational purposes along Dry Creek. The dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Prospect Point Dam is also state-regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring its safety and compliance with inspection and enforcement measures.
The dam's hazard potential is considered significant, with a moderate risk assessment rating. However, the condition assessment as of April 2017 reported it as satisfactory. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has a drainage area of 0.05 square miles, with a surface area of 1.85 acres. While Prospect Point Dam does not have associated structures or locks, it remains an important feature in the area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and study.
Overall, Prospect Point Dam serves as a notable landmark in Kenton County for recreational activities, while also highlighting the importance of proper regulation and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. With its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, continued monitoring and adherence to state regulatory measures are essential to safeguarding this earth dam along Dry Creek for the enjoyment and safety of all visitors and residents in the area.
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 Prospect Point Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Rd Nr Hebron | 20 cfs | → |
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 Nr Erlanger | 84 cfs | → |
| Gunpowder Cr At Camp Ernst Rd Nr Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Woolper Creek At Woolper Road Near Burlington | 74 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Carthage Oh | 527 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Creek At Poplar Ridge Rd Nr Alexandria | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Prospect Point Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverside Boat Launch Ramp
- Fredericks Landing Wilder
- Cooper Avenue 56, Cleves
- Hamilton County Parks - Shawnee Lookout
- Lawrenceburg Road 4836, Whitewater Township
- Tanner’S Creek Drive Lawrenceburg
Campgrounds
- Big Bone Lick State Park
- Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
- Miami Whitewater Forest
- Bullock Pen Lake Ramp - Dfwr
- Camp Lower Craig
- Cub Scout Adventure World
Fishing spots
Track Prospect Point Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Prospect Point Dam
Where does the data for Prospect Point 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 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 Prospect Point Dam.