West Fork Clarks River Frs No 4 dam
West Fork Clarks River Frs No 4
West Fork Clarks River FRS No 4 is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Calloway, Kentucky. Built in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1068 feet, providing a storage capacity of 754 acre-feet. The dam is designed to mitigate the risk of flooding along the West Fork Clarks River, with a spillway width of 60 feet and a surface area of 29.7 acres.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is currently rated as being in poor condition, with a risk assessment indicating moderate risk. The last inspection in December 2017 highlighted the need for improvement, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 3 years. The structure is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements, ensuring its continued operation and maintenance for flood risk reduction in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, West Fork Clarks River FRS No 4 serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community safety. With its history of construction and ongoing management, this dam not only plays a critical role in flood control but also underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and risk assessment to safeguard water resources and the surrounding area from potential hazards.
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 West Fork Clarks River Frs No 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks River At Murray | 15 cfs | → |
| Clarks River At Almo | 63 cfs | → |
| Bayou De Chien Near Clinton | 947 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Massac Creek Near Paducah | 1 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Fork Clarks River Frs No 4.
Boat launches
- Aurora Highway Marshall County
- Marshall County
- Jefferson Davis Highway 12720, Marshall County
- Us 68 13482, Marshall County
- Big Bear Public Boat Ramp
- Buckhorn Bay Park Marshall County
Campgrounds
- Fenton Campground & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Rushing Creek - Lbl
- Birmangham Ferry Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp At Land Between The Lakes
- Nickell Branch Basic Campground - Land Between The Lakes
- Paris Landing State Park
- Boswell Landing
Paddle runs
Track West Fork Clarks River Frs No 4 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 West Fork Clarks River Frs No 4
Where does the data for West Fork Clarks River Frs No 4 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 Significant 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 West Fork Clarks River Frs No 4.