West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 146 dam
West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 146
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 146 is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Graves County, Kentucky. Built in 1976 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS, this earth dam stands at 22 feet tall and stretches 630 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and a normal storage of 17 acre-feet, the dam serves to protect the Kirbyton-area from potential flooding events along the West Fork Mayfield Creek.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water and regulated by the state, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 146 has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2018. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not required any significant modifications or emergency action plans to date. With a drainage area of 0.2 square miles and a surface area of 3.8 acres, this structure plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region while maintaining environmental sustainability.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 146 offers a unique insight into the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental conservation. As a key flood risk reduction measure, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government agencies and the USDA in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events. With its strategic location and efficient design, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 146 serves as a model for sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Mayfield Creek Frs 146 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Massac Creek Near Paducah | 1 cfs | → |
| Bayou De Chien Near Clinton | 947 cfs | → |
| Little Bayou Creek Near Grahamville | 1 cfs | → |
| Bayou Creek Near Grahamville | 5 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 1,370 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 146.
Boat launches
- Hickman County
- The Foot Of Broadway Paducah
- Metropolis Ferry Landing Road Mccracken County
- Metropolis Boat Ramp
- Metropolis
- Front Mound City
Fishing spots
- Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
- Dutchman Lake
- One Horse Gap Lake
- Lake Of Egypt
- Whoopie Cat Lake
- Lake Tecumseh
Paddle runs
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
Track West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 146 in the Snoflo app
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About West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 146
Where does the data for West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 146 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 West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 146.