Goodin Creek Lake dam
Goodin Creek Lake
Goodin Creek Lake, located in Knox, Kentucky, is a private reservoir primarily designed for recreational purposes. Constructed in 1962 by the Soil Conservation Service, this Earth dam stands at 29 feet high and spans 340 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 5.5 acres and is fed by Goodin Creek, providing a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Goodin Creek Lake is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2016 deemed it satisfactory. While the lake poses a moderate risk level, measures have been implemented to manage potential hazards, highlighting the commitment to maintaining the infrastructure for both recreational enjoyment and environmental protection in the region.
With its scenic location in Gausdale and its role in supporting outdoor activities, Goodin Creek Lake offers a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking to engage with nature and appreciate the importance of sustainable water management practices. As a part of the Nashville District managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the lake exemplifies the balance between conservation efforts and recreational opportunities, making it a valuable asset for the community and a haven for water enthusiasts to cherish.
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 Goodin Creek Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River At Williamsburg | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork At Saxton | 517 cfs | → |
| Lynn Camp Creek At Corbin | 21 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Cumberland Falls | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Arthur | 577 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Manchester | 338 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goodin Creek Lake.
Boat launches
- Redbird Road Whitley County
- Whitley County
- Grove Whitley County
- Wells Springs Road Campbell County
- Ky 3497 Laurel County
- Highway 33 South 5799, Claiborne County
Campgrounds
- Pine Mountain State Park
- Indian Mountain State Park
- Grove Drive-In Campground
- Grove Rec Area
- Grove Boat-In Campground
- Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Park
Paddle runs
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
Track Goodin Creek Lake 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 Goodin Creek Lake
Where does the data for Goodin Creek Lake 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 Goodin Creek Lake.