North Fork Little River Mps 4a
Key Takeaway
North Fork Little River Mps 4a is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 59 ft (taller than 87.4% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00004 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF HOPKINSVILLE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Fork Little River Mps 4a?
North Fork Little River Mps 4a is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates North Fork Little River Mps 4a?
North Fork Little River Mps 4a is owned by CITY OF HOPKINSVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Fork Little River Mps 4a built?
North Fork Little River Mps 4a 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 North Fork Little River Mps 4a?
North Fork Little River Mps 4a 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 North Fork Little River Mps 4a?
North Fork Little River Mps 4a has a dam height of 59 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 North Fork Little River Mps 4a last inspected?
North Fork Little River Mps 4a was last inspected on February 23, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.