West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 15 dam
West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 15
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 15 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Kirbyton, Kentucky. Constructed in 1978 by the Soil Conservation Service of USDA, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 564 feet, with a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the West Fork Mayfield Creek, with a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in February 2017.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 15 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 0.4 square miles and a surface area of 7.7 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, indicating its stable performance in safeguarding the community against potential floods.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 15 presents an intriguing case study in flood risk management and infrastructure resilience. With its strategic location in Carlisle County, Kentucky, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal designers to protect communities from the adverse impacts of flooding. As climate change exacerbates the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, structures like West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 15 play a crucial role in enhancing the adaptive capacity of vulnerable areas and ensuring sustainable water resource management for the future.
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 15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou De Chien Near Clinton | 947 cfs | → |
| Massac Creek Near Paducah | 1 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 15.
Boat launches
- Hickman County
- The Foot Of Broadway Paducah
- Metropolis Ferry Landing Road Mccracken County
- Metropolis Boat Ramp
- Metropolis
- Mississippi County
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 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 West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 15
Where does the data for West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 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 West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 15.