North Fork Little River Mps 5

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyChristian
Nearest CityHOPKINSVILLE
River/StreamNORTH FORK OF LITTLE RIVER
Coordinates36.92278, -87.49556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Storage3,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,313 acre-ft
Surface Area89 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF HOPKINSVILLE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00212
Federal IDKY00212
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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