Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9 dam
Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9
Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9, located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, is a key flood risk reduction structure on Big Reedy Creek. Built in 1964 by the Soil Conservation Service and USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 885 feet, providing storage of up to 1420 acre-feet of water. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is under the jurisdiction of the Kentucky Division of Water.
With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2017, Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 is a crucial component in managing water resources in the region. The dam covers a drainage area of 6.8 square miles and has a normal storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years and meets regulatory guidelines.
Managed by local government authorities, Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 is a vital infrastructure for protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With its strategic location on Big Reedy Creek and satisfactory condition, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Edmonson 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 Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | 1 cfs | → |
| Barren River At Bowling Green | 135 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 76 cfs | → |
| Drakes Creek Near Alvaton | 91 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 888 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9.
Boat launches
- Mouth Of Bear Creek Road 2705, Edmonson County
- Warren County
- Nolin Dam Road Edmonson County
- Richardsville Road 13599, Warren County
- Leonard Oaks Church Road Butler County
- Lock Four Road Woodbury
Track Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9 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 Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9
Where does the data for Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9 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 Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9.