West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 6

WEST FORK MAYFIELD CREEK· Graves, Kentucky· Built 1976· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 6 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 27% in KY)
Dam Length680 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDKY00773

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: January 25, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

WEST FORK MAYFIELD CREEK WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 6?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 6 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 6?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 6 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 6 built?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 6 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 6?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 6 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 6?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 6 has a dam height of 25 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 6 last inspected?

West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 6 was last inspected on January 25, 2012. 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.