Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam dam
Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam
Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam, located in Gatliff, Kentucky, is a private structure primarily used for water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 340 feet with a length of 1360 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 2487 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, this dam poses a high hazard potential due to its size and potential impact on the surrounding area in the event of a failure.
Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam has not undergone recent inspections, and its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Available." With no emergency action plan in place and limited risk assessment information, there is a need for increased monitoring and preparedness measures to ensure the safety and integrity of this critical water resource infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources and extreme weather events become more frequent, the importance of maintaining and securing dams like Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam becomes increasingly crucial for the surrounding community 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 Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fork At Saxton | 517 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Williamsburg | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Lynn Camp Creek At Corbin | 21 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Cumberland Falls | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Arthur | 577 cfs | → |
| South Fork Cumberland River Near Stearns | 195 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam.
Boat launches
- Redbird Road Whitley County
- Wells Springs Road Campbell County
- Whitley County
- Grove Whitley County
- Highway 33 South 5799, Claiborne County
- Ky 3497 Laurel County
Campgrounds
- Indian Mountain State Park
- Pine Mountain State Park
- Bunch Hollow Campground & Resort
- Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Park
- Cumberland Falls State Park
- Grove Rec Area
Paddle runs
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
Track Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam
Where does the data for Bennetts Branch Slurry 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.
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