Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 dam
Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1
Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1, located in Estill County, Kentucky, serves as a vital recreational resource for water and climate enthusiasts. Constructed in 1971 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 400 feet in length, creating a surface area of 5 acres and a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Calloway Creek and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring proper maintenance and inspection to uphold its recreational purpose.
Despite its low hazard potential, Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 is currently assessed as being in poor condition, highlighting the need for potential maintenance and rehabilitation efforts to ensure its long-term stability. The dam lacks a detailed emergency action plan and risk assessment, indicating room for improvement in emergency preparedness and management. With a moderate risk rating and a history of infrequent inspections, there may be opportunities for increased oversight and mitigation measures to address any potential safety concerns.
As a privately owned structure with a focus on recreation, Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its location in a picturesque setting along Calloway Creek, combined with its historical significance and current condition, offers a unique opportunity for further exploration and engagement in the realm of dam safety and management.
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 Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River At Lock 11 Near College Hill | 428 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine | · | → |
| Red River At Clay City | 43 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 10 Near Winchester | 462 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 14 At Heidelberg | 357 cfs | → |
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1.
Boat launches
- Main Street Irvine
- 7th Avenue Clay City
- East Lake Avenue Clay City
- College Hill Road Madison County
- Natural Bridge Road Powell County
- Ky 399 Heidelberg
Campgrounds
- Callies
- Natural Bridge State Park
- Tunnel Ridge Road
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
- Koomer Ridge Campground
- Koomer Ridge Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Track Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 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 Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1
Where does the data for Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 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 Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1.