West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 3
West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 3 is an earth dam located in Graves County, Kentucky, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 3
The primary purpose of West Fork Mayfield Creek Frs 3 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 West Fork Mayfield Creek Water Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Mayfield Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 754 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 353 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 12/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Mayfield Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.74844, -88.71266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 754 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WEST FORK MAYFIELD CREEK WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00827 |
| Federal ID | KY00827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |