Stoney Fork Slurry Dam dam
Stoney Fork Slurry Dam
Stoney Fork Slurry Dam, located in Stoney Fork, Kentucky, is a private-owned dam primarily used for water supply purposes. With a height of 264 feet and a length of 990 feet, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 2476.11 acre-feet. The dam, under the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, has a high hazard potential, making it essential for regular inspections and maintenance.
Despite being a non-federally regulated structure, Stoney Fork Slurry Dam serves a critical role in providing water supply to the surrounding area. The dam's condition assessment is currently labeled as "Not Available," emphasizing the importance of ensuring its safety and integrity. With no detailed information on the dam's completion year or inspection frequency, there is a need for increased monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Bell County, Kentucky, Stoney Fork Slurry Dam plays a crucial role in supporting local water resources and ecosystems. With its significant height and storage capacity, the dam underscores the importance of maintaining proper emergency preparedness and risk assessment protocols. As an enthusiast in water resources and climate, staying informed about the status and conditions of dams like Stoney Fork Slurry Dam is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water management practices in the region.
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 Stoney Fork Slurry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River Near Harlan | 348 cfs | → |
| Martins Fork Above Smith | 51 cfs | → |
| Martins Fork Near Smith | 29 cfs | → |
| Cutshin Creek At Wooton | 17 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Manchester | 338 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Arthur | 577 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stoney Fork Slurry Dam.
Campgrounds
- Pine Mountain State Park
- Martins Fork Cabin
- Gibson Gap
- Willie Begley Memorial Rv Park
- Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Park
- Clay County Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
- 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
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
Track Stoney Fork Slurry Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stoney Fork Slurry Dam
Where does the data for Stoney Fork 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Stoney Fork Slurry Dam.