Fugate Fork Dam dam
Fugate Fork Dam
Fugate Fork Dam, also known as Flint Ridge Impoundment or Russell Fork Impoundment, is a privately owned structure in Clayhole, Kentucky. Located in Breathitt County, this earth dam stands at an impressive height of 295 feet and stretches 1070 feet in length. With a primary purpose of tailings storage, the dam has a storage capacity of 2700 acre-feet.
Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Fugate Fork Dam has a high hazard potential and its condition assessment is currently not available. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam serves a crucial role in managing tailings in the area. Its strategic location in the Louisville District underscores its significance in safeguarding the local environment and water resources.
Although details about its construction date and condition assessment are lacking, Fugate Fork Dam remains a key structure in the region. With its substantial height and storage capacity, the dam plays a vital role in tailings management and underscores the importance of effective dam safety measures for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and protect this critical infrastructure.
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 Fugate Fork Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Kentucky River At Jackson | 418 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Hazard | 113 cfs | → |
| Licking River Below Mason Fork Nr Salyersville | 32 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River At Tallega | 80 cfs | → |
| Cutshin Creek At Wooton | 17 cfs | → |
| South Fork Kentucky River At Booneville | 322 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fugate Fork Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Avenue Hazard
- Marina Lane 231, Perry County
- Carr Creek Dam Road Knott County
- Smithsboro Road Perry County
- Jackson Road Beattyville
- Big Branch Canoe Launch
Campgrounds
- Gays Creek Campground
- Trace Branch - Buckhorn Lake
- Buckhorn Dam Rec Area - Buckhorn Lake
- Carr Creek State Park
- Littcarr - Carr Creek Lake
- Willie Begley Memorial Rv Park
Fishing spots
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Lake Keokee Day Use Area
Track Fugate Fork Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Fugate Fork Dam
Where does the data for Fugate Fork 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 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 Fugate Fork Dam.