West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 13 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 13 is a key flood risk reduction structure located in Kirbyton, Graves, Kentucky.
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Summary
Built in 1977 by the Soil Conservation Service and USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 770 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 36.9 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the TR-West Fork Mayfield Creek, covering a drainage area of 0.52 square miles and a surface area of 10.2 acres.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the condition assessment of West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 13 reveals a poor rating as of February 2017. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Kentucky Division of Water, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement all in place. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 30 feet, and the dam is situated within the Louisville District of the USACE. With a risk assessment categorizing it as moderate, efforts to improve the dam's condition and emergency preparedness may be necessary to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
770 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK MAYFIELD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.52 |
Nid Storage |
36.9 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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 13