Wb Kemper Lake Dam dam
Wb Kemper Lake Dam
Wb Kemper Lake Dam, also known as Kemper Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Henry County, Kentucky. Built in 1964 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans a length of 380 feet. Its primary purpose is irrigation, serving the surrounding area with a storage capacity of 58.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.5 acres.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Wb Kemper Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in May 2013. With a drainage area of 0.36 square miles and TOWN CREEK as its primary water source, the dam contributes to water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.
Located in Delville, Kentucky, Wb Kemper Lake Dam plays a crucial role in supporting irrigation needs and water storage in the area. With a focus on sustainability and risk management, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and regulation for ensuring long-term resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Wb Kemper Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River At Lock 2 At Lockport | 806 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 3 At Gest | 561 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork Near Pewee Valley | 325 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 4 At Frankfort | 481 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn Creek Near Frankfort | 84 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork At Fisherville | 700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wb Kemper Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Grange Drive 1412, La Grange
- Bell Street Bethlehem
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- 1st Street, Carrollton
- East Riverside Drive 7301, Jefferson County
Track Wb Kemper Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wb Kemper Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wb Kemper Lake 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 Wb Kemper Lake Dam.