Lake Forest Golf Course No 1 dam
Lake Forest Golf Course No 1
Lake Forest Golf Course No 1 in Kentucky is a private-owned recreational facility situated near the TRIB-FLOYDS FORK river, offering a serene and picturesque setting for golf enthusiasts. The Earth dam, completed in 1991, stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 600 feet, creating a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0.2 square miles.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the facility has not had any emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared. The last inspection in July 2018 revealed no major issues, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates may pose challenges in managing water levels and discharge during periods of high rainfall.
Overall, Lake Forest Golf Course No 1 provides a unique recreational experience within Jefferson County, Kentucky, highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate preparedness for sustainable dam operation. With its tranquil surroundings and modest storage capacity, the facility serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human recreation and environmental conservation in the face of changing weather patterns and water resource demands.
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 Lake Forest Golf Course No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Floyds Fork Near Pewee Valley | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Floyds Fork At Fisherville | 1,620 cfs | → |
| Chenoweth Run At Ruckriegal Parkway | 3 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Old Westport Rd Nr St Matthews | 6 cfs | → |
| Chenoweth Run At Gelhaus Lane Near Fern Creek | 19 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Forest Golf Course No 1.
Boat launches
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
- Grange Drive 1412, La Grange
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
- Lasater Road Louisville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lake Shelby Campground
- Charlestown State Park
- Lake Jericho Recreation Area
- Guist Creek Lake County Park
- Taylorsville Lake State Park
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
Track Lake Forest Golf Course No 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Forest Golf Course No 1
Where does the data for Lake Forest Golf Course No 1 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 Lake Forest Golf Course No 1.