Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam dam
Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam
Hancock County Fish & Game Dam, also known as Hancock County Fish & Game Lake, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Hancock, Kentucky. Constructed in 1960 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands 35 feet tall and spans 425 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 287.6 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Blackford Creek and is regulated by the KY Division of Water, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a primary purpose of recreation, Hancock County Fish & Game Dam offers visitors a serene outdoor escape in the Scythia-area of Kentucky. Its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its last inspection in May 2015 deemed it safe for continued use, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years to monitor its integrity and performance.
Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, Hancock County Fish & Game Dam remains a reliable and well-maintained structure for recreational use. With its picturesque surroundings and ample storage capacity, this dam serves as both a functional water resource and a scenic attraction for outdoor enthusiasts in the region. Its location on Blackford Creek, in the heart of Hancock County, makes it a valuable asset for the community and a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 84,100 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 20 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 2 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 812 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 85 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam.
Boat launches
- Hawesville
- North 1st Street, Cannelton
- Sr 166 8699, Perry County
- West Main Street 466, Cloverport
- Water Street 300, Troy
- South Rome Road 5644, Rome
Campgrounds
- Vastwood Co Park
- Vastwood Park
- German Ridge
- Saddle Lake Rec Area
- Yellowbank Creek - Yellowbank Wma
- Lake Lincoln Campground
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
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About Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam
Where does the data for Hancock Cnty Fish & Game 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 Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam.