West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs No 50 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 50, located in Carlisle, Kentucky, is a vital infrastructure owned by the local government to manage flood risk along the Mayfield Creek.
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Summary
Designed by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 430 feet in length. Completed in 1972, it stores a maximum of 67 acre-feet of water and covers a surface area of 3.7 acres, serving its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, this dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Its hazard potential is categorized as low, with a fair condition assessment as of May 2018. With a moderate risk rating and an inspection frequency of five years, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 50 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region, providing valuable protection to nearby communities and ecosystems.
Despite its age, this dam continues to fulfill its purpose effectively, meeting regulatory guidelines and serving as a critical component of the local flood risk management infrastructure. With a dedicated local government ownership and state oversight, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 50 stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
430 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
MAYFIELD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs No 50