North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam, Kentucky, USA

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Quick Facts About North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam

Location: Christian, Kentucky
Coordinates: 36.919979, -87.455556
River: North Fork Little River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1966
Dam Height: 59 ft (18 m)
Dam Length: 680 ft (207 m)
Dam Capacity: 7,830 acre-ft (9,658 Ml)

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North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam Information

North Fork Little River Mps 4a 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 Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE;USDA/USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1966 and is currently owned by CITY OF HOPKINSVILLE.

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam Structure

The North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam is approximately 680 feet (207 m) long, 59 feet (18 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 1,740 acre-ft (2,146 Ml) and maximum capacity of 7,830 acre-ft (9,658 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 170 acres (69 ha) and the total catchment area is 8 square miles (19 square kilometres).

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam Spillway

The dam has a 50 feet (15 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam
Christian, Kentucky
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 59 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 680 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 7,830 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 8 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam Weather

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North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam?

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam is in Kentucky.

In which county is the North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam?

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam is in Christian County.

How high is the North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam?

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam is 59 feet high.

How long is the North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam?

North Fork Little River Mps 4a Dam is 680 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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