North Fork Little River Mps 3
North Fork Little River Mps 3 is an earth dam located in Christian County, Kentucky, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About North Fork Little River Mps 3
The primary purpose of North Fork Little River Mps 3 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Hopkinsville (local government). It impounds the North Fork Little River near Hopkinsville.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 166 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/08/2025.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | Hopkinsville |
| River/Stream | North Fork Little River |
| Coordinates | 36.89278, -87.44250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,006 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF HOPKINSVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00196 |
| Federal ID | KY00196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |