West Fork Clarks River Frs No 20

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyGraves
Nearest CityOAKS
River/StreamWEST FORK CLARKS RIVER
Coordinates36.87700, -88.49184

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage867 acre-ft
Max Storage867 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerGRAVES COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/26/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00068
Federal IDKY00068
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

East Fork Clarks River Frs 28a 3.7 mi High West Fork Clarks River Frs 22 7.4 mi Significant East Fork Clarks River Frs No 33 7.7 mi High East Fork Clarks River Frs No 32 8.1 mi High West Fork Clarks River Frs No 13a 8.4 mi Low West Fork Clarks River Frs No 10 9.3 mi Low West Fork Clarks River Frs No 9 10.0 mi Low West Fork Clarks River Frs No 8a 10.1 mi Low Schroeder Dam 10.3 mi Low Thompson Dam 10.5 mi Low