Hollythicket Lake Dam dam
Hollythicket Lake Dam
Hollythicket Lake Dam, located in Perry County, Kentucky, was completed in 1957 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a dam height of 31 feet and a length of 220 feet, this earth dam holds back the waters of Hollythicket Branch to create a surface area of 2.75 acres and a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. While the dam is privately owned, it is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Hollythicket Lake Dam is rated as fair. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared to date, the dam is subject to a five-year inspection frequency to monitor its safety. The surrounding area is at a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the dam and downstream communities.
In addition to its recreational function, Hollythicket Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing storage and flood control benefits. As a part of the Louisville District, the dam is a significant feature in the local landscape, contributing to the overall water management efforts in the area. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, Hollythicket Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of 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 Hollythicket Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Kentucky River At Hazard | 113 cfs | → |
| Cutshin Creek At Wooton | 17 cfs | → |
| Poor Fork At Cumberland | 59 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Whitesburg | 23 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River Near Harlan | 348 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Jackson | 418 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hollythicket Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Avenue Hazard
- Carr Creek Dam Road Knott County
- Smithsboro Road Perry County
- Marina Lane 231, Perry County
- Lake Keokee Loop Lee County
Campgrounds
- Carr Creek State Park
- Littcarr - Carr Creek Lake
- Trace Branch - Buckhorn Lake
- Willie Begley Memorial Rv Park
- Gays Creek Campground
- Portal 31 Rv Park
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
- Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
- State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
- Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
- Confluence Of White Branch With Russell Fork (And 1 Mile Upstream On Pound River) To Railroad Bridge Crossing Above Elkhorn City
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
Track Hollythicket Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hollythicket Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hollythicket 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 Hollythicket Lake Dam.