Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam dam
Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam
Located in St. Matthews, Kentucky, Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by Ogden Env. and Energy Services. Completed in 1999, this Roller-Compacted Concrete dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 1400 feet along Beargrass Creek. With a storage capacity of 613 acre-feet, it serves to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during heavy rainfall events.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition. With a moderate risk rating, emergency action plans are in place to address any potential threats and ensure the safety of nearby residents and properties.
Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the Jefferson County area, particularly in St. Matthews. As a key component in the flood control infrastructure along Beargrass Creek, its presence helps to safeguard the community and reduce the potential for water-related disasters. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the intricate design and functionality of this essential structure in protecting both people and property from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek At Old Westport Rd Nr St Matthews | 6 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 30 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Old Cannons Ln At Louisville | 34 cfs | → |
| Chenoweth Run At Ruckriegal Parkway | 3 cfs | → |
| Muddy Fk At Mockingbird Valley Rd At Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam.
Boat launches
- Long Run Lake Boat Ramp
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- North 27th Street Louisville
- Lasater Road Louisville
Campgrounds
- Charlestown State Park
- Lake Shelby Campground
- Lake Jericho Recreation Area
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Deam Lake Campground
- Guist Creek Lake County Park
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 Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam
Where does the data for Whipps Mill Rd Dry 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 Whipps Mill Rd Dry Dam.