East Fork Clarks River Frs No 33 dam
East Fork Clarks River Frs No 33
East Fork Clarks River FRS No 33 is a critical flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Shady Grove, Marshall County, Kentucky. Built in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 950 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 510 acre-feet and normal storage of 52.6 acre-feet. The dam serves as a vital component in managing the flow of the Clarks River, with a drainage area of 2.1 square miles and a surface area of 17 acres.
Despite its importance in flood risk reduction, East Fork Clarks River FRS No 33 is currently assessed to be in poor condition with a high hazard potential. The last inspection in January 2018 revealed concerns about its structural integrity, warranting attention to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding areas. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, efforts are needed to address the dam's condition and implement appropriate risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, East Fork Clarks River FRS No 33 underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring of water resource infrastructure. With its strategic location along the Clarks River and its significant role in flood protection, ensuring the dam's stability and functionality remains essential for the safety and well-being of the community it serves.
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 33 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Massac Creek Near Paducah | 1 cfs | → |
| Clarks River At Almo | 63 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
| Little Bayou Creek Near Grahamville | 1 cfs | → |
| Clarks River At Murray | 15 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 33.
Boat launches
- Little Bear Highway 3182, Marshall County
- Buckhorn Bay Park Marshall County
- Marshall County
- Big Bear Public Boat Ramp
- Forest Service Road 102-A Lyon County
- Forest Service Road 111-A Lyon County
Campgrounds
- Nickell Branch Basic Campground - Land Between The Lakes
- Pearcy Camp
- Birmangham Ferry Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- 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
- 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)
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- 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 33 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 33
Where does the data for East Fork Clarks River Frs No 33 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 33.