Mt Sterling Dam dam
Mt Sterling Dam
Mt Sterling Dam, also known as Greenbrier Lake, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Howard Hill, Kentucky. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 61 feet and spans 680 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 5,265 acre-feet. The dam serves as a key component for water supply purposes in the region, with a normal storage capacity of 3,270 acre-feet and a surface area of 172.8 acres.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, Mt Sterling Dam plays a crucial role in controlling water flow along Slate Creek. With a spillway width of 100 feet and a hazard potential rated as significant, the dam has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2016. Despite moderate risk factors, the dam continues to meet regulatory guidelines and serves as a pivotal structure for water management in Montgomery County, Kentucky.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mt Sterling Dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure that not only ensures water supply for the region but also plays a crucial role in flood control and water management. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource demands.
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 Mt Sterling Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
| Red River At Clay City | 43 cfs | → |
| Hinkston Creek Near Carlisle | 3 cfs | → |
| Rock Lick Cr At State Hwy 158 Nr Sharkey | 1 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 11 Near College Hill | 428 cfs | → |
| North Fork Triplett Creek Near Morehead | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mt Sterling Dam.
Boat launches
- East Lake Avenue Clay City
- 7th Avenue Clay City
- Clear Creek Boat Ramp Bath County
- College Hill Road Madison County
- Boat Ramp Road Menifee County
- Cr-1565 Menifee County
Campgrounds
- Callies
- Clear Creek Rec Area
- White Sulphur Horse Camp
- Tunnel Ridge Road
- Natural Bridge State Park
- Twin Knobs West Group Use Area
Fishing spots
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track Mt Sterling Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mt Sterling Dam
Where does the data for Mt Sterling 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 Significant 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 Mt Sterling Dam.