East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15

EAST FORK OF CLARKS RIVER· Calloway, Kentucky· Built 1966· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 41.6% in KY)
Dam Length1,750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDKY00213

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 26, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

CALLOWAY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15?

East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15?

East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 is owned by CALLOWAY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 built?

East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15?

East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15?

East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 last inspected?

East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 was last inspected on February 26, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.