West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a

WEST FORK CLARKS RIVER· Calloway, Kentucky· Built 1963· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 20.2% in KY)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDKY00218

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: December 6, 2017
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 West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a?

West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a 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 West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a?

West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a is owned by CALLOWAY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a built?

West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a?

West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a 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 West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a?

West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a has a dam height of 23 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 West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a last inspected?

West Fork Clarks River FRS No 25a was last inspected on December 6, 2017. 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.