West Fork Clarks River Frs No 13a dam
West Fork Clarks River Frs No 13a
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. 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.
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 West Fork Clarks River Frs No 13a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks River At Almo | 63 cfs | → |
| Clarks River At Murray | 15 cfs | → |
| Massac Creek Near Paducah | 1 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
| Little Bayou Creek Near Grahamville | 1 cfs | → |
| Bayou De Chien Near Clinton | 947 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Fork Clarks River Frs No 13a.
Boat launches
- Aurora Highway Marshall County
- Us 68 13482, Marshall County
- Marshall County
- Jefferson Davis Highway 12720, Marshall County
- Big Bear Public Boat Ramp
- Buckhorn Bay Park Marshall County
Campgrounds
- Fenton Campground & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Birmangham Ferry Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Nickell Branch Basic Campground - Land Between The Lakes
- Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Rushing Creek - Lbl
- Cravens Bay Campground & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
Fishing spots
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
Track West Fork Clarks River Frs No 13a in the Snoflo app
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About West Fork Clarks River Frs No 13a
Where does the data for West Fork Clarks River Frs No 13a 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 Low 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
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