Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike dam
Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike
Dewey Dam, also known as Brandykeg Dike, is a federal-owned structure located in Prestonburg, Kentucky, along the Johns Creek of Levisa Fork. Completed in 1950 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this earth dam stands at 41 feet high and stretches 315 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 31,000 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, while also serving as a habitat for fish and wildlife, a recreational area, and controlling water flow downstream.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Dewey Dam is regularly inspected and monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam has an emergency action plan in place, meeting guidelines and regularly updated to manage potential risks. In the event of severe weather events or increased water levels, the dam may release water to prevent overflow and maintain safety. The Corps works closely with local emergency managers and the community to raise awareness and ensure readiness in case of a dam-related emergency.
Overall, Dewey Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risk in the area, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of water infrastructure. With a focus on risk management measures and ongoing maintenance, the US Army Corps of Engineers remains committed to ensuring the safety and functionality of this vital water resource for both flood control and environmental conservation purposes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Levisa Fork At Paintsville | 702 cfs | → |
| Johns Creek Near Meta | 12 cfs | → |
| Licking River Below Mason Fork Nr Salyersville | 32 cfs | → |
| Levisa Fork At Pikeville | 347 cfs | → |
| Tug Fork At Kermit | 718 cfs | → |
| Tug Fork At Williamson | 591 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike.
Campgrounds
- Jenny Wiley State Park
- German Bridge - Dewey Lake
- Paintsville Lake State Park
- Grapevine - Fishtrap Lake
- Cabwaylingo State Forest
- Hatfield’S Hideout Riverfront Cabins And Campground
Fishing spots
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
Track Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike
Where does the data for Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike 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
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