N Fork Little River Mps 3 dam
N Fork Little River Mps 3
N Fork Little River Mps 3, also known as Lake Boxley, is a vital water resource owned by the local government in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. 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.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around N Fork Little River Mps 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pond River Near Apex | 16 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
| Red River At Port Royal | 176 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 19 cfs | → |
| Green River At Paradise | 701 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near N Fork Little River Mps 3.
Track N Fork Little River Mps 3 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About N Fork Little River Mps 3
Where does the data for N Fork Little River Mps 3 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of N Fork Little River Mps 3.