Caney Creek Frs 3 dam
Caney Creek Frs 3
Caney Creek FRS 3, located in Caneyville, Kentucky, is a vital local government-owned flood risk reduction structure on Rough River. Built in 1976 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans 1400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3247 acre-feet to protect the surrounding area from flood events. The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
With a normal storage capacity of 290 acre-feet and a surface area of 68.2 acres, Caney Creek FRS 3 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Grayson County, Kentucky. Its uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk assessment highlight the importance of proactive risk management measures to safeguard the community and environment. As a key component of flood risk reduction efforts in the region, the dam's presence underscores the collaborative efforts of local and federal agencies in water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Caney Creek Frs 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek Near Horse Branch | · | → |
| Nolin River At White Mills | 74 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Near Priceville | 13 cfs | → |
| Barren River At Bowling Green | 132 cfs | → |
| South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville | 18 cfs | → |
| Green River At Munfordville | 263 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caney Creek Frs 3.
Boat launches
- Cave Creek Lane 1538, Grayson County
- Conoloway Court Grayson County
- Nolin Dam Road Edmonson County
- Ic-1009 Grayson County
- Timbercrest Road Breckinridge County
- Ky 79;Ky 259 Breckinridge County
Campgrounds
- Loucon Camping And Retreat Center
- Cave Creek - Rough River Lake
- Moutardier - Nolin River Lake
- Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake
- Axtel - Rough River Lake
- Nolin River State Park
Paddle runs
Track Caney Creek Frs 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Caney Creek Frs 3
Where does the data for Caney Creek Frs 3 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 Caney Creek Frs 3.