Doe Valley Lake Dam dam
Doe Valley Lake Dam
Located in Brandenburg, Kentucky, the Doe Valley Lake Dam stands as a vital structure for water supply purposes in the region. Built in 1962, this earth dam reaches a height of 97 feet and spans 1100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 18,450 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Doe Run river and is under the regulatory oversight of the Kentucky Division of Water.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the Doe Valley Lake Dam continues to serve as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 12,300 acre-feet and a surface area of 327 acres, the dam plays a key role in managing water supply and drainage within its 36 square mile drainage area. Although last inspected in May 2017, the dam is subject to regular monitoring and enforcement by state regulatory agencies to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, keeping abreast of the condition and management of dams like the Doe Valley Lake Dam is essential for understanding the challenges and opportunities in sustainable water resource management. With its moderate risk rating and significant hazard potential, ongoing assessment and risk management measures are crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of this vital infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource demands.
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 Doe Valley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Creek Near New Middletown | 13 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Orell Road Near Louisville | 0 cfs | → |
| Pond Creek At Pendleton Road Near Louisville | 10 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek At Pendelton Road Near Louisville | 0 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near White Cloud | 3,260 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Cutoff Near Louisville | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doe Valley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Porter River Road Hardin County
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
- East Wyandotte Avenue 7365, Leavenworth
- River View Road 2203, Meade County
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
- South Rome Road 5644, Rome
Campgrounds
- South Harrison Co Park
- Camp Carlson Military - Fort Knox
- Salt River Recreation Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- Horsemen's Campground Non-Electric
- Horsemen's Campground Electric
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track Doe Valley Lake Dam 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 Doe Valley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Doe Valley Lake 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 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 Doe Valley Lake Dam.