Kentucky Horse Park Dam dam
Kentucky Horse Park Dam
The Kentucky Horse Park Dam, also known as Kentucky Horse Park Lake, is a state-owned structure located in the Great Crossing Area of Fayette, Kentucky. Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at 13 feet tall and spans a length of 670 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 53.4 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 6.1 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the Kentucky Horse Park Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in August 2017. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has met state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements, demonstrating a commitment to responsible water resource management.
Located along the Cane Run river, the Kentucky Horse Park Dam serves as a valuable recreational resource for the community while also contributing to water conservation efforts in the region. With its tranquil lake and picturesque surroundings, this dam is a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in supporting both environmental and recreational interests in Kentucky.
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 Kentucky Horse Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Town Branch At Yarnallton Road At Yarnallton | 33 cfs | → |
| North Elkhorn Creek At Georgetown | 77 cfs | → |
| Wolf Run At Old Frankfort Pike At Lexington | 11 cfs | → |
| South Elkhorn Creek Near Midway | 53 cfs | → |
| N Elkhorn Cr At Bryan Station Rd At Montrose | 27 cfs | → |
| N Elkhorn Cr At Winchester Rd Nr Lexington | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kentucky Horse Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Paris Pike Georgetown
- Us 25 Georgetown
- Great Crossing Walking Path Scott County
- Hinton Sadieville Road Sadieville
- Tyrone Main Street Anderson County
- Tates Creek Road 3302, Madison County
Campgrounds
- Kentucky Horse Park Campground
- Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
- Camp On The Kentucky
- Three Springs Campground
Paddle runs
Track Kentucky Horse Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kentucky Horse Park Dam
Where does the data for Kentucky Horse Park 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 Kentucky Horse Park Dam.