Parker Delt Lake Dam dam
Parker Delt Lake Dam
Parker Delt Lake Dam, located in Mill Springs, Kentucky, serves as a critical infrastructure for debris control along Pointer Creek. Built in 1948 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches over 375 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in flood mitigation and water resource management in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Parker Delt Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, its primary purpose of debris control highlights its significance in protecting the surrounding environment and community from potential hazards. With a maximum discharge capacity of 108 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway, the dam is equipped to handle varying water levels and ensure the safety of the area.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water resources, the role of dams like Parker Delt Lake Dam becomes increasingly crucial in safeguarding communities and ecosystems. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental protection. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate, understanding and supporting the maintenance and operation of dams like Parker Delt Lake Dam is essential for sustainable water resource management and climate 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 Parker Delt Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River Near Mckinney | 0 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near Shopville | 6 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Monticello | 5 cfs | → |
| Rockcastle River At Billows | 35 cfs | → |
| Russell Creek Near Columbia | 11 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Cumberland Falls | 449 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parker Delt Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Liberty Street Casey County
- Russell County
- Taylor County
- Boone Road Lincoln County
- Ky 3497 Laurel County
Campgrounds
- Fishing Creek - Lake Cumberland
- Cumberland Point - Lake Cumberland
- Waitsboro - Lake Cumberland
- Fall Creek - Lake Cumberland
- General Burnside State Park
- Lake Cumberland State Park
Paddle runs
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
Track Parker Delt Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Parker Delt Lake Dam
Where does the data for Parker Delt 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 Parker Delt Lake Dam.