Diedrich Lake Dam dam
Diedrich Lake Dam
Diedrich Lake Dam, located in Jeffersonville, Kentucky, stands as a recreational haven with a primary purpose of providing leisure opportunities. Completed in 1998, this earth dam boasts a height of 35 feet and a length of 300 feet, creating a storage capacity of 141 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the UNNAMED TRIB CAMP BRANCH, is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its picturesque setting, Diedrich Lake Dam has been classified as having a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, prompting a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2014, and its risk management measures remain unspecified. With its outdated infrastructure and potential safety concerns, there is a pressing need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard both the dam and the surrounding community from any potential risks or hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the situation at Diedrich Lake Dam serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of proactive dam management and maintenance practices 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 Diedrich Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
| Red River At Clay City | 43 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 11 Near College Hill | 428 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine | · | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 10 Near Winchester | 462 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Hazel Green | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Diedrich Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Lake Avenue Clay City
- 7th Avenue Clay City
- College Hill Road Madison County
- Clear Creek Boat Ramp Bath County
- Natural Bridge Road Powell County
- Copperas Creek Canoe Launch
Campgrounds
- Callies
- Tunnel Ridge Road
- Natural Bridge State Park
- Clear Creek Rec Area
- Koomer Ridge Campground
- Koomer Ridge Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track Diedrich Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Diedrich Lake Dam
Where does the data for Diedrich 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 High 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 Diedrich Lake Dam.