West Fork Clarks River Frs 22 is an earth dam located in Graves County, Kentucky, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 1,300 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About West Fork Clarks River Frs 22
The primary purpose of West Fork Clarks River Frs 22 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 Graves County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the West Fork Clarks River near Hardmoney.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 925 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Nearest City | Hardmoney |
| River/Stream | West Fork Clarks River |
| Coordinates | 36.92361, -88.61276 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Graves County Soil Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00082 |
| Federal ID | KY00082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |