Cannelton Locks And Dam dam
Cannelton Locks And Dam
Cannelton Locks and Dam, located on the Ohio River in Kentucky, is a vital infrastructure managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for navigation, recreation, and water supply purposes. Completed in 1974, this concrete gravity dam stands 62 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 50 feet and a length of 2280 feet. With a storage capacity of 954,400 acre-feet, the dam serves a drainage area of 97,000 square miles, regulating a maximum discharge of 127,000 cubic feet per second.
The dam, equipped with two locks each 1200 feet long and 110 feet wide, plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region. USACE closely monitors the dam's condition, implements risk management measures, and collaborates with local emergency managers to ensure preparedness for any potential dam-related emergencies. Despite the dam's significant hazard potential, USACE's proactive approach and regular maintenance ensure the safety and functionality of Cannelton Locks and Dam for the surrounding communities.
As climate change continues to pose challenges, Cannelton Locks and Dam stands as a critical asset in water resource management. With a focus on risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and ongoing maintenance, USACE remains committed to safeguarding this essential infrastructure and the communities it serves along the Ohio River.
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 Cannelton Locks And Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 79,400 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 2 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 20 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | 1 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near White Cloud | 353 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near New Middletown | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cannelton Locks And Dam.
Boat launches
- Sr 166 8699, Perry County
- Hawesville
- North 1st Street, Cannelton
- West Main Street 466, Cloverport
- Water Street 300, Troy
- South Rome Road 5644, Rome
Campgrounds
- Vastwood Park
- Vastwood Co Park
- German Ridge
- Saddle Lake Rec Area
- Yellowbank Creek - Yellowbank Wma
- Dogwood Loop
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
Track Cannelton Locks And Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cannelton Locks And Dam
Where does the data for Cannelton Locks And 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 Cannelton Locks And Dam.