E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond dam
E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond
E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond is a privately owned water storage facility located in Mercer, Kentucky. The dam, completed in 2006, is an earth structure standing at 112 feet tall and stretching 3750 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 1408 acre-feet and a surface area of 25.7 acres, the dam serves as a critical water resource in the area, regulating the flow of the Dix River.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond has been deemed to have a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2017. The dam has a moderate risk level, with emergency action plans in place to ensure proper management in case of any potential risks. The facility is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity and the safety of the surrounding community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the role of the E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond in managing water flow and storage in the region, contributing to the overall ecosystem health and sustainability. The dam's presence along the Dix River highlights the importance of responsible water management practices to mitigate potential hazards and ensure a reliable water supply for both human and environmental needs. As a key infrastructure in Kentucky, this facility plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
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 E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River At Lock 7 At Highbridge | 3,540 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 8 Near Camp Nelson | 463 cfs | → |
| Dix River Near Danville | 4 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 6 Near Salvisa | 912 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 9 At Valley View | 522 cfs | → |
| South Elkhorn Creek At Fort Spring | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond.
Boat launches
- Salt River Park Harrodsburg
- Lakeside Drive 1098, Garrard County
- John Nickell Boat Ramp Jessamine County
- Oregon Landing Road Mercer County
- Tates Creek Road 3302, Madison County
- Tyrone Main Street Anderson County
Campgrounds
- Camp On The Kentucky
- Logan-Hubble County Park
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
- Kentucky Horse Park Campground
- Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds
Paddle runs
Track E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond in the Snoflo app
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About E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond
Where does the data for E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond 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 E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond.