Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater dam
Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater
Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater, located in Union, Kentucky, is a privately owned dam constructed in 1976 by BOWSER MORNER for purposes other than just water storage. The dam, standing at a height of 30 feet and stretching 15 feet in length, impounds the waters of the Muddy Run stream. With a storage capacity of 379.1 acre-feet, this earth dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and has been deemed to have a low hazard potential.
Despite its low hazard potential, Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its location and design characteristics. The dam has not been inspected since 2012, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam meets state regulatory standards for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there are no inundation maps prepared for potential risk assessment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management. With its unique design and purpose, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human intervention with natural water systems. As efforts continue to mitigate potential risks and improve dam safety, the complex dynamics of water resource management in Kentucky come to the forefront at Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater.
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 Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 298 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 777 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 33,200 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 4,910 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater.
Boat launches
- Daisey Mae Road Union County
- Union County
- Blackburn Road 198, Union County
- Crittenden County
- Dogtown Boat Ramp
- Water Street Cave-In-Rock
Campgrounds
- Riverview Park At Dam 50 Primitive Campsite
- Camp Cadiz Campground
- Tower Rock Campsite
- High Knob Campground
Paddle runs
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
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About Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater
Where does the data for Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater 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 Peabody Camp #11 Freshwater.