West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 12 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 12 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Graves County, Kentucky, near the city of Fancy Farm.
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Summary
Constructed in 1975 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 55.3 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is to mitigate flooding along Mayfield Creek, which has a drainage area of 0.22 square miles.
Despite its crucial role in flood risk reduction, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 12 has been assessed as having a high hazard potential and poor condition, with the last inspection conducted in February 2017. The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. While it has a moderate risk assessment rating, there is no indication of specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the maintenance and safety of this structure to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
MAYFIELD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
55.3 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
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 12