Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam dam
Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam
Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam, located in Oldham, Kentucky, is a private earth dam built in 1954 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans 400 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-South Fork Harrods Creek, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure safety and compliance with guidelines. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam presents moderate risks, prompting the need for ongoing risk assessment and management measures. With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled, the dam serves as a vital recreational reservoir while maintaining a balance between human enjoyment and environmental conservation.
For those interested in exploring water resources and climate impacts, the Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam provides a captivating setting in Harrods Creek. With its historical significance dating back to the 1950s and its strategic location within the Louisville District, this dam offers a valuable opportunity to study the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and environmental stewardship. Take a journey to Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam to witness firsthand the harmonious blend of human ingenuity and natural beauty in this picturesque Kentucky setting.
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 Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Floyds Fork Near Pewee Valley | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Old Westport Rd Nr St Matthews | 6 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 30 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork At Fisherville | 1,620 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
- Grange Drive 1412, La Grange
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- Bell Street Bethlehem
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
Campgrounds
- Charlestown State Park
- Lake Jericho Recreation Area
- Lake Shelby Campground
- Guist Creek Lake County Park
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Deam Lake Campground
Paddle runs
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
Track Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam
Where does the data for Carl Clore Jr 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
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