West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 23 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 23, located in Hickman, Kentucky, is a key flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government and regulated by the KY Division of Water.
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Summary
Built in 1978 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 770 feet, with a storage capacity of 234.5 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 rated it as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
With a drainage area of 0.63 square miles, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 23 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it operates under state permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the KY Division of Water. While the structure has a moderate risk rating of 3, there is room for improvement in its condition assessment and risk management measures to enhance its resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining structures like West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 23 is vital to safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. By addressing the poor condition assessment and implementing necessary risk management measures, stakeholders can ensure the long-term effectiveness of this flood risk reduction infrastructure in protecting the local area from potential inundation and supporting sustainable water resource management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
770 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK MAYFIELD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
234.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
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