Longview Golf Course Lake No 1 dam
Longview Golf Course Lake No 1
Longview Golf Course Lake No 1 is a privately owned water resource located in Scott, Kentucky, near the SAND LICK-AREA. This picturesque lake was completed in 1965 and covers an area of 5.9 acres with a maximum storage capacity of 43.4 acre-feet. The dam, primarily designed for recreational purposes, stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 320 feet, overlooking the TRIB-NORTH ELKHORN CREEK.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Longview Golf Course Lake No 1 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the lake is rated as having a moderate risk level, emphasizing the need for risk management measures. With a history of regular inspections and a designated emergency action plan, this water resource serves as a vital asset for the surrounding community while maintaining a balanced approach to water conservation and recreation.
Overall, Longview Golf Course Lake No 1 presents a harmonious blend of water resource management and recreational opportunities. As a significant feature in the region, this earth dam structure stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the local community. With its serene surroundings and carefully monitored conditions, this lake embodies the essence of sustainable water resource utilization for both environmental enthusiasts and recreational seekers alike.
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 Longview Golf Course Lake No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Elkhorn Creek Near Midway | 53 cfs | → |
| North Elkhorn Creek At Georgetown | 77 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn Creek Near Frankfort | 114 cfs | → |
| Town Branch At Yarnallton Road At Yarnallton | 33 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 4 At Frankfort | 814 cfs | → |
| Wolf Run At Old Frankfort Pike At Lexington | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Longview Golf Course Lake No 1.
Boat launches
- Great Crossing Walking Path Scott County
- Us 25 Georgetown
- Paris Pike Georgetown
- Hinton Sadieville Road Sadieville
- Tyrone Main Street Anderson County
- Oregon Landing Road Mercer County
Track Longview Golf Course Lake No 1 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 Longview Golf Course Lake No 1
Where does the data for Longview Golf Course Lake No 1 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 Longview Golf Course Lake No 1.