Daffodil Hills Farm Dam dam
Daffodil Hills Farm Dam
Daffodil Hills Farm Dam, located in Nelson, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1973 with a primary purpose aimed at "other" uses. This dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 510 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam's normal storage capacity is 44.1 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7.4 acres and draining an area of 0.24 square miles.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Daffodil Hills Farm Dam is state-regulated and inspected by the Kentucky Division of Water, with enforcement and permitting mechanisms in place. The dam's spillway type is classified as "uncontrolled," and it has not undergone any significant modifications since its completion. While the condition assessment is marked as "not rated," the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's safety and functionality.
Overall, Daffodil Hills Farm Dam presents a fascinating case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and risk management in dam infrastructure. With its unique design and historical significance as a vital water resource in the region, this dam serves as a valuable point of interest for those passionate about the interactions between human development and environmental sustainability.
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 Daffodil Hills Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Fork At Bardstown | 38 cfs | → |
| Beech Fork At Maud | 22 cfs | → |
| Long Lick At Clermont | 1 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Hwy 1442 Near Shepherdsville | 1 cfs | → |
| Brashears Creek At Taylorsville | 27 cfs | → |
| Rolling Fork Near Boston | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Daffodil Hills Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Corps Of Engineers Tailwater Road Spencer County
- Bullitt County Boat Ramp
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Van Buren Road Anderson County
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Porter River Road Hardin County
Track Daffodil Hills Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Daffodil Hills Farm Dam
Where does the data for Daffodil Hills 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 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 Daffodil Hills Farm Dam.