Champions Golf Course dam
Champions Golf Course
Champions Golf Course, also known as Jordan Lake, is a private facility located in Jessamine County, Kentucky. This picturesque course is situated near TR-Sinking Creek and was designed by the Soil Conservation Service. The dam at Champions Golf Course is an earth dam with a height of 19 feet and a length of 285 feet, completed in 1970. It provides a storage capacity of 71.1 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.7 acres, serving a drainage area of 1.71 square miles.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Champions Golf Course has a state-regulated status with permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the facility meets safety guidelines and has emergency action plans in place. The last inspection was conducted in October 2013, with a regular inspection frequency of 5 years to ensure the dam's integrity and safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the environmental significance of Champions Golf Course as it provides vital water storage for irrigation and recreational purposes. The dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight sustainable practices in managing water resources in Kentucky. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Champions Golf Course serves as a valuable asset in safeguarding against potential flooding events in the region.
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 Champions Golf Course -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Elkhorn Creek At Fort Spring | 15 cfs | → |
| Wolf Run At Old Frankfort Pike At Lexington | 11 cfs | → |
| Town Branch At Yarnallton Road At Yarnallton | 33 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 6 Near Salvisa | 912 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 7 At Highbridge | 3,540 cfs | → |
| South Elkhorn Creek Near Midway | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Champions Golf Course.
Boat launches
- Oregon Landing Road Mercer County
- Tyrone Main Street Anderson County
- Tates Creek Road 3302, Madison County
- John Nickell Boat Ramp Jessamine County
- Great Crossing Walking Path Scott County
- Paris Pike Georgetown
Campgrounds
- Camp On The Kentucky
- Kentucky Horse Park Campground
- Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
- Logan-Hubble County Park
Paddle runs
Track Champions Golf Course in the Snoflo app
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About Champions Golf Course
Where does the data for Champions Golf Course 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 Champions Golf Course.