East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32
East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32 is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Kentucky, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32
The primary purpose of East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32 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 Marshall County Conservation District (local government). It impounds the East Fork Clarks River near Shady Grove.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 582 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2025.
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 | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Shady Grove |
| River/Stream | East Fork Clarks River |
| Coordinates | 36.91929, -88.35595 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 582 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 582 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MARSHALL COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00200 |
| Federal ID | KY00200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |