West Fork Clarks River Frs No 4

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCalloway
Nearest CityBACKUSBURG
River/StreamWEST FORK CLARKS RIVER
Coordinates36.67000, -88.46806

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,068 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage754 acre-ft
Max Storage754 acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCALLOWAY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection12/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00222
Federal IDKY00222
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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