Dam No. 5n dam
Dam No. 5n
Dam No. 5n, located in Chavies, Perry County, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 51 feet and a length of 225 feet. Its primary purpose is classified as "Other," with a storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. The dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration for regulatory oversight and inspections, with no state involvement in permitting or enforcement.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Dam No. 5n is considered to have a significant hazard potential, although the current condition assessment is not available. The Emergency Action Plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps for the dam are also listed as not available. With no state regulatory agency involved in its oversight, the dam's safety and maintenance fall under the responsibility of the owner, highlighting the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance practices to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both the local community and the environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dam No. 5n presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in a rural area, showcasing the complexities of dam ownership and regulation. The dam's location in the Louisville District and its association with the Mine Safety and Health Administration for oversight add layers of interest for those interested in infrastructure management and environmental conservation. The lack of available information on the dam's condition and emergency preparedness underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in dam management, especially in regions prone to extreme weather events and changing climate conditions.
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 Dam No. 5n -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cutshin Creek At Wooton | 17 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Hazard | 113 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Jackson | 418 cfs | → |
| South Fork Kentucky River At Booneville | 322 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River At Tallega | 80 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Manchester | 338 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam No. 5n.
Boat launches
- Marina Lane 231, Perry County
- Park Avenue Hazard
- Carr Creek Dam Road Knott County
- Smithsboro Road Perry County
- Jackson Road Beattyville
- Water Street Beattyville
Campgrounds
- Trace Branch - Buckhorn Lake
- Gays Creek Campground
- Buckhorn Dam Rec Area - Buckhorn Lake
- Willie Begley Memorial Rv Park
- Carr Creek State Park
- Littcarr - Carr Creek Lake
Fishing spots
- Lake Keokee Day Use Area
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Long Bend Fishing Site
Track Dam No. 5n in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dam No. 5n
Where does the data for Dam No. 5n 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 Dam No. 5n.