West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 3, located in Graves, Kentucky, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS, and completed in 1978.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 754 feet across Mayfield Creek, offering crucial flood protection to the surrounding area. The dam has a storage capacity of 353.9 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48.6 acre-feet, covering a drainage area of 0.82 square miles.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, this dam is subject to regular inspections, with its condition assessed as fair during the last inspection in January 2018. Classified with a significant hazard potential, the dam is considered to pose a moderate risk (3) and is maintained for its flood risk reduction purpose. With a spillway width of 30 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 3 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
This structure, situated in a remote area with no specific town affiliation, is a key component of the flood control infrastructure in the region. With its strategic location and design features, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 3 serves as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Kentucky.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
754 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
MAYFIELD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.82 |
Nid Storage |
353.9 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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 3