N Fork Little River Mps 3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
N Fork Little River Mps 3, also known as Lake Boxley, is a vital water resource owned by the local government in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
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Summary
This dam, completed in 1964, serves the primary purpose of water supply and has a storage capacity of 9,100 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 2,006 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 51 feet and stretches 875 feet in length, creating a surface area of 166 acres and draining an area of 9.85 square miles.
Despite its importance in water supply, N Fork Little River Mps 3 is classified as having a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 130 feet, presenting a moderate risk level. The Kentucky Division of Water oversees the regulation, inspection, and enforcement of this structure to ensure public safety. With the last inspection conducted in December 2017, the dam is in need of maintenance and improvements to meet safety standards and mitigate potential risks associated with its inadequate condition. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and enhancing the resilience of N Fork Little River Mps 3 is essential to safeguarding this critical water supply infrastructure in Christian County, Kentucky.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
875 |
Dam Height |
51 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK LITTLE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
166 |
Drainage Area |
9.85 |
Nid Storage |
9100 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
51 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pond River Near Apex
|
39cfs |
Little River Near Cadiz
|
485cfs |
Red River At Port Royal
|
195cfs |
Tradewater River At Olney
|
26cfs |
Green River At Paradise
|
1890cfs |
Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills
|
38cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
N Fork Little River Mps 3