Salt Lick Creek Watershed Frs 4 dam
Salt Lick Creek Watershed Frs 4
Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 is a vital infrastructure in Bath, Kentucky, designed by the Soil Conservation Service of the USDA/NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans 550 feet, providing a storage capacity of 248.25 acre-feet to mitigate potential flooding events in the region. Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, this dam has been inspected regularly, with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment.
Located in Salt Lick, the watershed is part of the TR-Salt Lick Creek system and falls under the jurisdiction of the Huntington District. With a drainage area of 1.11 square miles, the dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, ensuring the safety and protection of nearby communities. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not required major modifications since its construction and remains a crucial asset in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region.
As a key structure owned by the local government, Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 plays a significant role in the overall water management strategy of Kentucky. With its controlled spillway and operational state permitting, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between state and federal agencies to safeguard the environment and communities against the impact of extreme weather events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a symbol of resilience and adaptation in the face of changing environmental conditions, highlighting the importance of proactive infrastructure planning and management.
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 Salt Lick Creek Watershed Frs 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
| North Fork Triplett Creek Near Morehead | 91 cfs | → |
| Rock Lick Cr At State Hwy 158 Nr Sharkey | 2 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Hazel Green | 12 cfs | → |
| Red River At Clay City | 509 cfs | → |
| Hinkston Creek Near Carlisle | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salt Lick Creek Watershed Frs 4.
Boat launches
- Clear Creek Boat Ramp Bath County
- Boat Ramp Road Menifee County
- Cr-1565 Menifee County
- Twin Knobs Rowan County
- Alfrey Boat Ramp Road Rowan County
- Boat Ramp Bath County
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Rec Area
- White Sulphur Horse Camp
- Twin Knobs West Group Use Area
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area
- Zilpo Recreation Area
- Boat Gunnel Group Campground
Fishing spots
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track Salt Lick Creek Watershed Frs 4 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 Salt Lick Creek Watershed Frs 4
Where does the data for Salt Lick Creek Watershed Frs 4 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 Salt Lick Creek Watershed Frs 4.