East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32 dam
East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32
East Fork Clarks River FRS No 32 in Marshall, Kentucky, is a crucial element in flood risk reduction along the East Fork Clarks River. Built in 1962, this Earth dam stands at 22 feet tall and spans 920 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 582 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is maintained and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring its effectiveness in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 45 feet, is uncontrolled, adding an additional layer of protection in the event of excessive water levels. However, with a hazard potential rated as high and a poor condition assessment from a 2018 inspection, there is room for improvement to enhance its resilience. The risk assessment for East Fork Clarks River FRS No 32 is moderate, indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to maintain its functionality and safety for the community of Shady Grove.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the critical role of structures like East Fork Clarks River FRS No 32 in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding communities. By staying informed about the condition and regulatory oversight of such dams, we can contribute to the sustainable management of water resources and climate resilience in the region. Continued attention and support for maintenance and potential upgrades will be key in ensuring the long-term effectiveness of this essential flood risk reduction infrastructure.
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 East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks River At Almo | 63 cfs | → |
| Massac Creek Near Paducah | 1 cfs | → |
| Clarks River At Murray | 15 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
| Little Bayou Creek Near Grahamville | 1 cfs | → |
| Bayou Creek Near Grahamville | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32.
Boat launches
- Little Bear Highway 3182, Marshall County
- Buckhorn Bay Park Marshall County
- Big Bear Public Boat Ramp
- Marshall County
- Forest Service Road 102-A Lyon County
- Forest Service Road 111-A Lyon County
Campgrounds
- Nickell Branch Basic Campground - Land Between The Lakes
- Birmangham Ferry Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Pearcy Camp
- Cravens Bay Campground & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Fenton Campground & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
Fishing spots
- Whoopie Cat Lake
- Lake Tecumseh
- One Horse Gap Lake
- Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
- Dutchman Lake
- Lake Of Egypt
Paddle runs
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
Track East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32 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 East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32
Where does the data for East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32 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 East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32.