Kytc Bioretention Dam dam
Kytc Bioretention Dam
The Kytc Bioretention Dam in Fort Wright, Kentucky, is a state-regulated structure designed by Viox & Viox, Inc. It was completed in 2010 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at 44 feet high and spans a length of 380 feet, providing a storage capacity of 41.16 acre-feet.
Located in Kenton County, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the KY Division of Water and has a high hazard potential. Despite this, its condition assessment is satisfactory, ensuring its effectiveness in managing flood risks in the area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk rating, making it a critical piece of infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor.
With its strategic location and impressive design, the Kytc Bioretention Dam serves as a vital component in the flood risk reduction efforts in Kentucky. Its state-regulated status and high hazard potential underscore the importance of its maintenance and monitoring. For those passionate about water resources and climate resilience, this dam represents a key structure in safeguarding communities 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 Kytc Bioretention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 Nr Erlanger | 84 cfs | → |
| Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Rd Nr Hebron | 20 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Carthage Oh | 527 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Creek At Poplar Ridge Rd Nr Alexandria | 11 cfs | → |
| Gunpowder Cr At Camp Ernst Rd Nr Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek At Highway 1997 Nr Alexandria | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kytc Bioretention Dam.
Boat launches
- Fredericks Landing Wilder
- Riverside Boat Launch Ramp
- Woodland Mound Boat Ramp
- Lakeview Drive Greenhills
- Mckelvey Road Springfield Township
- Cooper Avenue 56, Cleves
Campgrounds
- Big Bone Lick State Park
- Camp Lower Craig
- Cub Scout Adventure World
- Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
- Camp Friedlander
- Camp Upper Craig
Fishing spots
Track Kytc Bioretention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kytc Bioretention Dam
Where does the data for Kytc Bioretention 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 Kytc Bioretention Dam.