Harris Branch Slurry Dam dam
Harris Branch Slurry Dam
Harris Branch Slurry Dam, also known as Harris Branch Dam #4, is a private earth dam located in Lost Creek, Perry County, Kentucky. The dam stands at a height of 150 feet and spans a length of 2350 feet, with a primary purpose of water supply. The dam has a high hazard potential and is regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, with no state jurisdiction or permitting required.
Despite its impressive structure, details on the completion year, storage volume, and condition assessment of the dam are currently not available. However, it is essential to note that the dam poses a significant risk due to its high hazard potential. This information highlights the importance of regular inspections, emergency action plans, and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Harris Branch Slurry Dam can appreciate the unique challenges and responsibilities associated with maintaining a high-hazard dam in rural Kentucky. The dam's location, design, and purpose reflect the intricate balance between water supply needs and potential environmental risks, making it a fascinating subject for further exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and dam safety.
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 Harris Branch Slurry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Kentucky River At Hazard | 113 cfs | → |
| Cutshin Creek At Wooton | 17 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Jackson | 418 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Whitesburg | 23 cfs | → |
| Poor Fork At Cumberland | 59 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River At Tallega | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harris Branch Slurry Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Avenue Hazard
- Carr Creek Dam Road Knott County
- Smithsboro Road Perry County
- Marina Lane 231, Perry County
Campgrounds
- Trace Branch - Buckhorn Lake
- Carr Creek State Park
- Gays Creek Campground
- Littcarr - Carr Creek Lake
- Buckhorn Dam Rec Area - Buckhorn Lake
- Willie Begley Memorial Rv Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Keokee Day Use Area
- Bark Camp Recreation Area
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
- Confluence Of White Branch With Russell Fork (And 1 Mile Upstream On Pound River) To Railroad Bridge Crossing Above Elkhorn City
- Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
- State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
- Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
Track Harris Branch Slurry Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Harris Branch Slurry Dam
Where does the data for Harris 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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