West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 17 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 17 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Carlisle, Kentucky, along the West Fork Mayfield Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1978, this earth dam stands at 23 feet tall and spans 545 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 21.1 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.28 square miles.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 17 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the structure undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in February 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is not associated with any locks or outlet gates.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 17 to be an interesting case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure in Kentucky. With its strategic location along the West Fork Mayfield Creek and its role in managing water flow and storage, this structure highlights the importance of proactive measures in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
545 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK MAYFIELD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
115 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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 17