West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs No 8 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 8, located in Graves County, Kentucky, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service, now known as the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Summary
Completed in 1988, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 138.4 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to mitigate the risk of flooding along the West Fork Mayfield Creek.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Kentucky Division of Water. The last inspection was conducted in April 2017, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment for this structure is moderate. With a drainage area of 0.32 square miles and a surface area of 7.3 acres, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 8 plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK MAYFIELD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.32 |
Nid Storage |
138.4 |
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 No 8