City Of Fort Wright Dam dam
City Of Fort Wright Dam
The City of Fort Wright Dam, also known as Fort Wright Detention Lake, serves as a vital water supply resource for the local government in Kentucky. Constructed in 2004 by JAMES W BERLING ENGINEERING, this earth dam stands at 33 feet high and spans 120 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet. Situated on the HORSE BR stream in Kenton County, Kentucky, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and ensuring a stable supply for the community.
Designated as a significant hazard potential structure, the City of Fort Wright Dam has been rated as being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in April 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 23 feet, and is regulated by the KY Division of Water, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a frequency of inspection every three years to ensure its continued safe operation and management.
The City of Fort Wright Dam is a testament to the importance of water resource management and infrastructure in mitigating climate-related challenges. As a key element in the local water supply system, this dam showcases the engineering expertise and regulatory oversight required to maintain safe and efficient water storage facilities. With its role in providing water security for the community, the City of Fort Wright Dam stands as a crucial asset in the face of evolving climate conditions and the need for sustainable water management practices.
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 City Of Fort Wright Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 Nr Erlanger | 84 cfs | → |
| Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Rd Nr Hebron | 20 cfs | → |
| Gunpowder Cr At Camp Ernst Rd Nr Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Creek At Poplar Ridge Rd Nr Alexandria | 11 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Carthage Oh | 527 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek At Highway 1997 Nr Alexandria | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near City Of Fort Wright Dam.
Boat launches
- Fredericks Landing Wilder
- Riverside Boat Launch Ramp
- Woodland Mound Boat Ramp
- Cooper Avenue 56, Cleves
- Lakeview Drive Greenhills
- Mckelvey Road Springfield Township
Campgrounds
- Big Bone Lick State Park
- Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
- Camp Lower Craig
- Cub Scout Adventure World
- Camp Friedlander
- Camp Upper Craig
Fishing spots
Track City Of Fort Wright Dam in the Snoflo app
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About City Of Fort Wright Dam
Where does the data for City Of Fort Wright 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 Significant 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 City Of Fort Wright Dam.