West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34

MAYFIELD CREEK· Carlisle, Kentucky· Built 1975· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 46.4% in KY)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDKY00758

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

WEST FORK MAYFIELD CREEK WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34 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 Mayfield Creek FRS 34?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34 is owned by WEST FORK MAYFIELD CREEK WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34 built?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Mayfield Creek FRS 34?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34 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 Mayfield Creek FRS 34?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34 has a dam height of 29 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 Mayfield Creek FRS 34 last inspected?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 34 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.