Spring Grove Lake dam
Spring Grove Lake
Spring Grove Lake, located in Bath County, Kentucky, is a private recreational lake with a dam completed in 1943. With a dam height of 16 feet and a length of 475 feet, the lake has a storage capacity of 97.7 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17.4 acres. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities in the Midland-area.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Spring Grove Lake is inspected periodically to ensure its safety and regulatory compliance. The dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. Despite not being conditionally rated, the dam's risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential issues. The surrounding area is safeguarded with an uncontrolled spillway, and the dam's emergency action plan is prepared to meet guidelines.
Overall, Spring Grove Lake serves as a valuable recreational resource in the region, offering a peaceful retreat for water enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of nature. With its serene surroundings and regulated maintenance, the dam at Spring Grove Lake provides a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor activities amid the stunning landscape of Bath County, Kentucky.
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 Spring Grove Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Triplett Creek Near Morehead | 13 cfs | → |
| Rock Lick Cr At State Hwy 158 Nr Sharkey | 1 cfs | → |
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Hazel Green | 10 cfs | → |
| Hinkston Creek Near Carlisle | 4 cfs | → |
| Red River At Clay City | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Grove Lake.
Boat launches
- Twin Knobs Rowan County
- Clear Creek Boat Ramp Bath County
- Alfrey Boat Ramp Road Rowan County
- Boat Ramp Bath County
- Boat Ramp Road Menifee County
- Warix Run Boat Dock Road Rowan County
Campgrounds
- White Sulphur Horse Camp
- Boat Gunnel Group Campground
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area
- Twin Knobs West Group Use Area
- Twin Knobs Rec Area
- Clear Creek Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track Spring Grove Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Spring Grove Lake
Where does the data for Spring Grove Lake 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 Spring Grove Lake.