East Fork Clarks River Frs No 10
East Fork Clarks River Frs No 10 is an earth dam located in Calloway County, Kentucky, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About East Fork Clarks River Frs No 10
The primary purpose of East Fork Clarks River Frs No 10 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Calloway County Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Jackson Creek near Murray.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 710 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. 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 07/11/2016.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Calloway |
| Nearest City | Murray |
| River/Stream | Jackson Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.58440, -88.39616 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CALLOWAY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00201 |
| Federal ID | KY00201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |