East Fork Clarks River Frs No 15 dam
East Fork Clarks River Frs No 15
East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15, located in Calloway County, Kentucky, is a vital flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government. Constructed in 1966 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 1750 feet along the East Fork of Clarks River. With a storage capacity of 2840 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 7.43 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Regulated by the KY Division of Water and inspected regularly, East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 has been assessed to be in fair condition with a low hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam continues to effectively manage water flow and protect the surrounding areas. Its emergency action plan status, risk assessment level, and risk management measures indicate a moderate level of preparedness and proactive monitoring to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, East Fork Clarks River FRS No 15 serves as a prime example of successful flood risk reduction infrastructure. Its strategic location, engineering design, and ongoing maintenance demonstrate how effective collaboration between local government agencies and federal entities like the Natural Resources Conservation Service can result in sustainable water management practices that benefit communities and ecosystems alike.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around East Fork Clarks River Frs No 15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks River At Almo | 24 cfs | → |
| Clarks River At Murray | 15 cfs | → |
| Massac Creek Near Paducah | 4 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 216 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
| Bayou De Chien Near Clinton | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Clarks River Frs No 15.
Boat launches
- Aurora Highway Marshall County
- Marshall County
- Jefferson Davis Highway 12720, Marshall County
- Us 68 13482, Marshall County
- Forest Service Road 172-C Trigg County
- Big Bear Public Boat Ramp
Track East Fork Clarks River Frs No 15 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About East Fork Clarks River Frs No 15
Where does the data for East Fork Clarks River Frs No 15 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of East Fork Clarks River Frs No 15.