Bob S Dam dam
Bob S Dam
Located in Henrietta, Kentucky, Bob S Dam, also known as Bob's Lake, is a privately owned recreational reservoir completed in 1962 by the Soil Conservation Service. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 215 feet, the earth dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 91.8 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.4 acres. The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bob S Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not undergone a formal condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in May 2018, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified, its location on Meeks Branch Offstream in Johnson County adds to the diversity of water resources in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bob S Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned recreational reservoir in Kentucky. Its design and construction by the Soil Conservation Service in the 1960s reflect a historical approach to water management, while its current regulatory oversight by the Kentucky Division of Water ensures compliance with state regulations. With a focus on recreation, the dam offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and other leisure activities, contributing to the local economy and providing a valuable water resource for the community.
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 Bob S Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Levisa Fork At Paintsville | 561 cfs | → |
| Tug Fork At Kermit | 457 cfs | → |
| Licking River Below Mason Fork Nr Salyersville | 49 cfs | → |
| East Fork Twelvepole Creek Near Dunlow | 9 cfs | → |
| Johns Creek Near Meta | 15 cfs | → |
| Tug Fork At Williamson | 356 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bob S Dam.
Boat launches
- Levisa Fork Boat Ramp
- Bartram Branch Boat Ramp
- Lick Creek Boat Dock
- Mudlick Branch Boat Ramp
- Grayson Road Elliott County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
Paddle runs
Track Bob S Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bob S Dam
Where does the data for Bob S 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 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 Bob S Dam.