Logan Lake Dam dam
Logan Lake Dam
Logan Lake Dam, located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1976 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 36 feet and stretching 560 feet in length, the dam holds a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet on the Floyds Fork river. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in 2004.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Logan Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While it has not undergone modifications or had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is situated in a scenic area with a surface area of 5.8 acres for recreational activities. With its location in the Louisville District and close proximity to Seatonville, the dam serves as both a structural and natural attraction for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and conservation of water resources in Kentucky.
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 Logan Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Floyds Fork At Fisherville | 1,620 cfs | → |
| Chenoweth Run At Gelhaus Lane Near Fern Creek | 19 cfs | → |
| Chenoweth Run At Ruckriegal Parkway | 3 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork Near Pewee Valley | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork Near Mt Washington | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Fern Creek At Old Bardstown Rd At Louisville | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Logan Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Corps Of Engineers Tailwater Road Spencer County
- Grange Drive 1412, La Grange
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lake Shelby Campground
- Taylorsville Lake State Park
- Guist Creek Lake County Park
- Lake Jericho Recreation Area
- Charlestown State Park
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Track Logan Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Logan Lake Dam
Where does the data for Logan 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 Logan Lake Dam.