Brooksville Reservoir Dam dam
Brooksville Reservoir Dam
Located in Santa Fe, Kentucky, the Brooksville Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Completed in 1940, this private-owned dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering visitors a serene escape surrounded by the beauty of Locust Creek. With a dam height of 25 feet and a length of 240 feet, the reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities.
Maintained and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, the Brooksville Reservoir Dam has been designated as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in 2005. However, its location in Bracken County, Kentucky, makes it a vital component of the local water infrastructure, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Brooksville Reservoir Dam serves as a crucial asset in managing water levels and mitigating potential risks. With its uncontrolled spillway and 15.7-acre surface area, the dam remains a key feature in the region's water management system. This Earth-type dam, situated along the banks of Locust Creek, not only provides recreational opportunities but also underscores the importance of sustainable infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Brooksville Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Licking River Near Mt Olivet | 511 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Mckinneysburg | 2,420 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Catawba | 3,190 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Hayes | 3,690 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Blue Lick Springs | 1,420 cfs | → |
| White Oak Creek Above Georgetown Oh | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brooksville Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Chilo Lock No. 34 Park
- Kincaid Lake State Park Road Pendleton County
- Neville Boat Ramp Launch
- Eagle Creek Marina
- Aberdeen Village Ramp
- Moscow Boat Ramp
Track Brooksville Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brooksville Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Brooksville Reservoir 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 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 Brooksville Reservoir Dam.