Little Kentucky River Frs No 7 dam
Little Kentucky River Frs No 7
Little Kentucky River FRS No 7 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Henry County, Kentucky. Constructed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans 580 feet, providing essential protection for the surrounding area along the Little Kentucky River. With a storage capacity of 597 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.44 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of flooding events in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, Little Kentucky River FRS No 7 is subject to regular inspections to ensure its continued effectiveness and safety. While classified as having a low hazard potential and moderate risk, this structure has not been rated for its current condition. Despite this, it remains a key component in the flood risk reduction efforts along the Little Kentucky River, demonstrating the collaboration between state and federal agencies in safeguarding communities from potential water-related disasters.
As part of the flood risk reduction system, Little Kentucky River FRS No 7 serves as a critical infrastructure in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the area to climate-related challenges. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam plays a significant role in protecting lives and properties, highlighting the importance of proactive water resource management and climate adaptation strategies in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our communities.
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 Little Kentucky River Frs No 7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River At Lock 2 At Lockport | 806 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 3 At Gest | 561 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork Near Pewee Valley | 325 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Markland Dam Near Warsaw | 62,800 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Glencoe | 114 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Kentucky River Frs No 7.
Boat launches
- Grange Drive 1412, La Grange
- Bell Street Bethlehem
- 1st Street, Carrollton
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- East Riverside Drive 7301, Jefferson County
- Milton Boat Ramp
Track Little Kentucky River Frs No 7 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 Little Kentucky River Frs No 7
Where does the data for Little Kentucky River Frs No 7 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 Little Kentucky River Frs No 7.