Newburgh Locks And Dam dam
Newburgh Locks And Dam
Newburgh Locks and Dam, located in Henderson, Kentucky, along the Ohio River, was completed in 1975 by the US Army Corps of Engineers for the primary purpose of navigation. This concrete gravity dam spans 2,660 feet in length and features two locks measuring 1,200 feet in length and 110 feet in width. The dam has a hydraulic height of 48 feet and a structural height of 57 feet, with a total storage capacity of 581,600 acre-feet and a drainage area of 97,690 square miles.
With a significant hazard potential, Newburgh Locks and Dam is subject to high flood risk, prompting the USACE to implement rigorous risk management measures. This includes continual monitoring of the dam's condition, collaborating with emergency managers, updating emergency action plans, and performing maintenance and repairs as necessary to ensure the dam's structural integrity. The dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water supply, recreation, and navigation, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management to mitigate potential disasters and safeguard the surrounding communities.
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 Newburgh Locks And Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 11 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 830 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 202 cfs | → |
| Patoka River Near Princeton | 254 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 34,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Newburgh Locks And Dam.
Boat launches
- Ohio River Scenic Byway 221-383, Newburgh
- Angel Mounds Boat Ramp
- Co 290 South 8915, Spencer County
- Euler Road, Chandler
- Saint John Road, Elberfeld
- New Harmony Road 11699, Chandler
Campgrounds
- Scales Lake Park
- Lynnville Park
- Lincoln State Park
- Lake Lincoln Campground
- Gobbler's Run Non-Electric Campground
- Buckhorn Primitive Campground/ Youth Tent Area
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
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
Track Newburgh Locks And Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Newburgh Locks And Dam
Where does the data for Newburgh Locks And 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 Newburgh Locks And Dam.