Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam dam
Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam
Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam, also known as Wilmot Farm Lake, is a privately-owned earth dam located in Garrard County, Kentucky. Built in 1966 by the Soil Conservation Service, this recreational dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 385 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 181.1 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. Situated on TR-PAINT LICK CREEK and regulated by the KY Division of Water, this dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities in the picturesque surroundings of Paint Lick.
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2017, Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam is regularly inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The spillway type for this dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 39 feet, and it serves the primary purpose of recreation for the local community. Despite being privately owned, the dam's operations and maintenance are overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, emphasizing the importance of proper management and stewardship of water resources in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam serves as a valuable example of responsible dam construction and management in Kentucky. With its moderate risk assessment and the potential for outdoor recreation, this earth dam not only provides essential storage capacity but also contributes to the conservation and enjoyment of natural resources in the area. As efforts to mitigate climate change and protect water sources continue, dams like Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam play a crucial role in sustainable water management and community resilience.
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 Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dix River Near Danville | 3 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 8 Near Camp Nelson | 407 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Mckinney | 0 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near Shopville | 5 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 9 At Valley View | 430 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 11 Near College Hill | 428 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Boone Road Lincoln County
- Radford Hollow Road 145, Madison County
- Wilgreen Lake Road Madison County
- Lakeside Drive 1098, Garrard County
- Battleground Road Livingston
- John Nickell Boat Ramp Jessamine County
Campgrounds
- Renfro Valley Boat Dock
- Logan-Hubble County Park
- S-Tree Campground Free
- S - Tree Rec Area
- S-Tree Campground
- Turkey Foot Campground
Paddle runs
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- 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
Track Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam
Where does the data for Elmer Wilmot Farm 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 High 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 Elmer Wilmot Farm Dam.