West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs No 7 dam
West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs No 7
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 7 is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Graves, Kentucky. Built in 1991, this earth dam stands 22 feet tall, with a length of 1100 feet and a storage capacity of 203 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the West Fork Mayfield Creek tributary, covering a drainage area of 0.51 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its current condition, and the last inspection was conducted in February 2012.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the KY Division of Water, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 7 has a moderate risk assessment level of 3, indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. While the dam's emergency action plan status and compliance with guidelines are unspecified, its location and design suggest a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. With a history of inspection every 5 years, this structure remains an essential part of water resource management efforts in the region, supported by the expertise of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
As a significant asset in the flood risk reduction infrastructure of Kentucky, West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 7 stands as a testament to the collaboration between local government and federal agencies like the USDA/NRCS. With its strategic placement along the West Fork Mayfield Creek tributary and its moderate risk assessment level, this earth dam plays a vital role in mitigating potential flooding impacts on the surrounding community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and functionality of structures like West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 7 is essential for promoting resilience and sustainability in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 No 7 -- 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 | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
| Bayou Creek Near Grahamville | 5 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 No 7.
Boat launches
- Hickman County
- The Foot Of Broadway Paducah
- Metropolis Ferry Landing Road Mccracken County
- Metropolis
- Metropolis Boat Ramp
- Mississippi County
Fishing spots
- Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
- Dutchman Lake
- One Horse Gap Lake
- Whoopie Cat Lake
- Lake Tecumseh
- Lake Of Egypt
Track West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs No 7 in the Snoflo app
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About West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs No 7
Where does the data for West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs No 7 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 No 7.