N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam, Kentucky, USA

Quick Facts About N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam

Location: Christian, Kentucky
Coordinates: 36.892778, -87.4425
River: North Fork Little River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1964
Dam Height: 51 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 875 ft (267 m)
Dam Capacity: 9,100 acre-ft (11,225 Ml)

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N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam Information

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 5 miles from Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky.

The dam, which is on the North Fork Little River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by HOWARD K. BELL AND ASSOC., LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY;USDA/USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1964 and is currently owned by CITY OF HOPKINSVILLE.

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam Structure

The N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam is approximately 875 feet (267 m) long, 51 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 2,006 acre-ft (2,474 Ml) and maximum capacity of 9,100 acre-ft (11,225 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 166 acres (67 ha) and the total catchment area is 10 square miles (26 square kilometres).

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 130 feet (40 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam
Christian, Kentucky
Hoover Dam
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Grand Coulee Dam
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Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 51 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 875 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 9,100 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 10 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam Weather

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N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam?

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam is in Kentucky.

In which county is the N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam?

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam is in Christian County.

How high is the N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam?

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam is 51 feet high.

How long is the N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam?

N Fork Little River Mps 3 Dam is 875 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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