Glasgow City Landfill dam
Glasgow City Landfill
Glasgow City Landfill in Barren County, Kentucky, serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. Managed by the local government, this Earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and was completed in 2002. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, the landfill plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of potential flooding events in the area.
The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its functionality and safety. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level (3) associated with the landfill. With the dam designed for flood risk reduction as its primary purpose, Glasgow City Landfill remains a key asset in the region's efforts to manage water resources and climate-related challenges effectively.
Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the landfill's strategic location in Glasgow, Kentucky, underscores its significance in protecting the surrounding communities from potential inundation. As climate change continues to intensify, the operation and maintenance of structures like Glasgow City Landfill are essential for safeguarding lives and properties against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Glasgow City Landfill -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River At Munfordville | 259 cfs | → |
| Drakes Creek Near Alvaton | 91 cfs | → |
| Barren River At Bowling Green | 135 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
| Salt Lick Creek Below Red Boiling Springs | 27 cfs | → |
| Russell Creek Near Columbia | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glasgow City Landfill.
Boat launches
- Beaver Creek Boat Ramp Road Barren County
- State Park Road Barren County
- Barren River Dam Road Allen County
- Green River Ferry Road Edmonson County
- Allen County
- River Road 199, Munfordville
Track Glasgow City Landfill 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 Glasgow City Landfill
Where does the data for Glasgow City Landfill 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 Glasgow City Landfill.