Module No. 7 dam
Module No. 7
Module No. 7, located in Corbin, Kentucky, is a privately owned Earth dam primarily used for tailings storage. With a height of 40 feet and a length of 950 feet, this structure has a storage capacity of 704 acre-feet. Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, this dam has a low hazard potential and its condition assessment is currently not available.
Despite being a private dam with no state regulation or permitting, Module No. 7 plays a crucial role in managing tailings in the area. Its location in Knox County, Kentucky, makes it an important part of the local water resource infrastructure. The dam's low hazard potential indicates that it poses minimal risk to surrounding communities, but its condition assessment and emergency preparedness status are not currently available, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the dynamics of tailings storage and dam management will find Module No. 7 an intriguing case study. With a focus on safety and risk management, this privately owned Earth dam serves an essential purpose in the region, showcasing the intricate balance between resource utilization and environmental stewardship. As part of the broader water infrastructure in Kentucky, Module No. 7 underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness in safeguarding our water resources for the future.
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 Module No. 7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Camp Creek At Corbin | 4 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Williamsburg | 379 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Cumberland Falls | 418 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork At Saxton | 48 cfs | → |
| Rockcastle River At Billows | 35 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Manchester | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Module No. 7.
Boat launches
- Whitley County
- Grove Whitley County
- Redbird Road Whitley County
- Ky 3497 Laurel County
- I 75 Rockcastle County
- Battleground Road Livingston
Campgrounds
- Grove Drive-In Campground
- Grove Rec Area
- Grove Boat-In Campground
- White Oak Boat-In Campground
- Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park
- Craigs Creek Group Use Area
Paddle runs
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
Track Module No. 7 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 Module No. 7
Where does the data for Module No. 7 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 Module No. 7.