East Fork Pond River Frs No 11 dam
East Fork Pond River Frs No 11
East Fork Pond River FRS No 11 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, designed by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA NRCS, and completed in 1964. The dam, primarily made of earth, stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 450 feet, with a storage capacity of 657 acre-feet. The structure serves to mitigate flooding along the E. Fork Pond River, with a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a surface area of 16.1 acres.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, East Fork Pond River FRS No 11 has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2017. The dam is state-regulated and subject to periodic inspections, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the risk assessment for the structure is moderate, the emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified. Overall, East Fork Pond River FRS No 11 plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction efforts in the region, safeguarding communities and ecosystems along the E. Fork Pond River.
Located in the Nashville District and owned by the local government, East Fork Pond River FRS No 11 is an essential component of the area's water resource management infrastructure. With its design focusing on flood risk reduction, the dam provides a critical buffer against potential inundation events, contributing to the overall resilience of the region in the face of changing climate patterns. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like East Fork Pond River FRS No 11 highlights the intricate relationship between human intervention and natural systems, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water management practices for a resilient future.
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 East Fork Pond River Frs No 11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pond River Near Apex | 15 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 888 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 795 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 36 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Pond River Frs No 11.
Track East Fork Pond River Frs No 11 in the Snoflo app
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About East Fork Pond River Frs No 11
Where does the data for East Fork Pond River Frs No 11 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
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