Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam dam
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam, located in Larue County, Kentucky, stands as a recreational gem along the Nolin River. Built in 1950, this private earth dam boasts a height of 13 feet and a length of 900 feet, providing a surface area of 16.5 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed it to be in poor condition, signaling a need for maintenance and upkeep to ensure its longevity.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam is inspected every five years to monitor its structural integrity and safety. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there is a call for increased risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. Despite its current condition, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation, offering a peaceful retreat for visitors and locals alike to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape and water resources.
As climate and water resource enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize the importance of maintaining and safeguarding dams like Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake. By staying informed about their condition and advocating for proper upkeep, we can ensure the continued enjoyment of these natural amenities while protecting the environment and communities that rely on them.
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 Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Nolin River At Hodgenville | 19 cfs | → |
| Rolling Fork Near Boston | 76 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 76 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
| Green River At Munfordville | 259 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- River Road 199, Munfordville
- Briggs Webb Road 1498, Hart County
- Pine Springs Road 668, Grayson County
- Lakeview Circle Grayson County
- Taylor County
- Porter River Road Hardin County
Track Larue Cnty Sportsmans 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 Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam
Where does the data for Larue Cnty Sportsmans 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 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 Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam.