Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iii dam
Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iii
Peabody Camp #11 Slurry III, located in Union, Kentucky, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1976 on the Muddy Run river. This dam has a height of 50 feet and a storage capacity of 19.4 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite its modest size and capacity, Peabody Camp #11 Slurry III plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and serves as a vital infrastructure for maintaining water levels and preventing flooding. Its construction by Bowser Morner reflects a commitment to sound engineering practices and environmental stewardship. The dam's presence on the Muddy Run river adds to the diverse network of water management structures in the area, contributing to the overall resilience of the local ecosystem.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Peabody Camp #11 Slurry III offers a fascinating case study in the intersection of human infrastructure and natural systems. Its design, construction, and ongoing management highlight the challenges and opportunities associated with balancing the needs of water management, environmental protection, and community safety. As a privately owned dam with state oversight, it exemplifies the collaborative efforts required to ensure the sustainable use of water resources in a changing climate.
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 Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iii -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 298 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 777 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 33,200 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 4,910 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iii.
Boat launches
- Daisey Mae Road Union County
- Union County
- Blackburn Road 198, Union County
- Crittenden County
- Dogtown Boat Ramp
- Water Street Cave-In-Rock
Campgrounds
- Riverview Park At Dam 50 Primitive Campsite
- Camp Cadiz Campground
- Tower Rock Campsite
- High Knob Campground
Paddle runs
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
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About Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iii
Where does the data for Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iii 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.
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