West Fork Clarks River Frs No 8a
West Fork Clarks River Frs No 8a is an earth dam located in Calloway County, Kentucky, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West Fork Clarks River Frs No 8a
The primary purpose of West Fork Clarks River Frs No 8a 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 West Fork Clarks River near Kaler.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,030 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/27/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Calloway |
| Nearest City | Kaler |
| River/Stream | West Fork Clarks River |
| Coordinates | 36.74814, -88.40662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,030 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,030 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 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 | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00067 |
| Federal ID | KY00067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |