Barren River Lock And Dam 1 dam
Barren River Lock And Dam 1
Barren River Lock and Dam 1, located in Woodbury, Kentucky, is a crucial structure managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for navigation on the Barren River. Completed in 1934, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and a length of 451 feet, with a storage capacity of 9260 acre-feet. The dam plays a vital role in managing water levels and preventing floods in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1500 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, Barren River Lock and Dam 1 is still subject to risks associated with severe weather events and fluctuating water levels. The US Army Corps of Engineers implements various risk management measures to ensure the dam's structural integrity and the safety of surrounding communities. This includes regular monitoring, maintenance, and collaboration with local emergency managers to prepare for any potential dam-related emergencies.
While the dam currently has a high risk assessment rating, efforts are continuously made to address potential issues and enhance safety measures. The US Army Corps of Engineers remains dedicated to maintaining the dam's functionality and safeguarding the area against flood risks, ensuring the continued protection of water resources and the environment.
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 Barren River Lock And Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Barren River At Bowling Green | 132 cfs | → |
| Drakes Creek Near Alvaton | 94 cfs | → |
| West Fork Drakes Creek Near Franklin | 17 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 850 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barren River Lock And Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Old Barren River Road 4142, Warren County
- Boatlanding Road 1263, Bowling Green
- Warren County
- Mouth Of Bear Creek Road 2705, Edmonson County
- Richardsville Road 13599, Warren County
- Lock Four Road Woodbury
Track Barren River Lock And Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Barren River Lock And Dam 1
Where does the data for Barren River Lock And Dam 1 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 Barren River Lock And Dam 1.