Campbell County Lake Dam dam
Campbell County Lake Dam
Campbell County Lake Dam, also known as Aj Jolly Park Lake, is a vital water resource and recreational site located in Grants Lick, Kentucky. Built in 1962 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 56 feet and spans 700 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 6,555 acre-feet, it primarily serves as a source of recreation for the local community, offering activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, Campbell County Lake Dam is considered to have a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment as of its last inspection in July 2017. Despite its risks, the dam continues to provide moderate risk management measures and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 70 feet. The dam's location on Phillips Creek within a drainage area of 6.3 square miles adds to its importance as a key water resource in Campbell County.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Campbell County Lake Dam become increasingly important. With its scenic surroundings and recreational opportunities, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water conservation, public safety, and enjoyment of natural resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Campbell County Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Twelvemile Creek At Highway 1997 Nr Alexandria | 48 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Creek At Poplar Ridge Rd Nr Alexandria | 11 cfs | → |
| Cruises Creek At Hwy 17 Nr Piner | 9 cfs | → |
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 Nr Erlanger | 84 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Catawba | 3,190 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Hayes | 3,690 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Campbell County Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Race Track Road Campbell County
- Lanes End Mentor
- Moscow Boat Ramp
- Neville Boat Ramp Launch
- Woodland Mound Boat Ramp
- Kincaid Lake State Park Road Pendleton County
Track Campbell County 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 Campbell County Lake Dam
Where does the data for Campbell County 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 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 Campbell County Lake Dam.