West Fork Clarks River FRS No 13a is a local government-owned earth dam in Marshall, Kentucky, designed by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS, and completed in 1968.
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Situated on the West Fork Clarks River, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 890 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 124 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 1200 feet, covering a surface area of 25.3 acres and draining a watershed area of 3.54 square miles.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, West Fork Clarks River FRS No 13a has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in December 2017, with a condition assessment rated as fair. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, this dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an emergency action plan in place. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure the dam's continued safety and functionality. Located in the city of KALER, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks along the West Fork Clarks River and underscores the importance of effective water resource management in Kentucky.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK CLARKS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25.3 |
Drainage Area |
3.54 |
Nid Storage |
890 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
Clarks River At Almo
|
41cfs |
Clarks River At Murray
|
15cfs |
Massac Creek Near Paducah
|
2cfs |
Ohio River At Metropolis
|
444000cfs |
Little Bayou Creek Near Grahamville
|
1cfs |
Bayou De Chien Near Clinton
|
30cfs |