Snake Lick Creek Structure No 1 dam
Snake Lick Creek Structure No 1
Snake Lick Creek Structure No 1, located in Boyd, Harrison County, Kentucky, stands as a testament to the efforts of the Soil Conservation Service in flood risk reduction. Completed in 1963, this earth dam is designed to control the flow of Snake Lick Creek and has a height of 26 feet, with a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is state-regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water.
With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Snake Lick Creek Structure No 1 has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite this, the dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in August 2005, and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and its location in the Louisville District make it an important structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study in the context of flood risk management in the region.
As a critical piece of infrastructure in the area, Snake Lick Creek Structure No 1 plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding communities. Its construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlights the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of water resources in Kentucky. With its long history of service and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam remains a vital component of the region's water management infrastructure.
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 Snake Lick Creek Structure No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Licking River At Mckinneysburg | 238 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Hayes | 81 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Catawba | 410 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Sadieville | 17 cfs | → |
| North Fork Licking River Near Mt Olivet | 21 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Blue Lick Springs | 152 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Snake Lick Creek Structure No 1.
Boat launches
- Robinson Road 2794, Harrison County
- Kincaid Lake State Park Road Pendleton County
- Hinton Sadieville Road Sadieville
- Neville Boat Ramp Launch
- Boltz Lake Road 399, Grant County
- 4 H Street Nicholas County
Campgrounds
- Three Springs Campground
- Boltz Lake Ramp - Dfwr
- Bullock Pen Lake Ramp - Dfwr
- Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds
- Kentucky Horse Park Campground
- Boat Ramp - Elmer Davis Lake - Dfwr
Fishing spots
Track Snake Lick Creek Structure 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 Snake Lick Creek Structure No 1
Where does the data for Snake Lick Creek Structure 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 Snake Lick Creek Structure No 1.