Donaho Lake Dam

Kentucky — Boyd County — TRIB-SILVER RUN

Location

StateKentucky
CountyBoyd
RiverTRIB-SILVER RUN
Coordinates38.34525, -82.64848

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 17, 2026
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerROBERT MERCHANT
Other NameDonaho Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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