Donaho Lake Dam
Kentucky — Boyd County — TRIB-SILVER RUN
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boyd |
| River | TRIB-SILVER RUN |
| Coordinates | 38.34525, -82.64848 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | February 17, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | ROBERT MERCHANT |
| Other Name | Donaho Lake |
Location Map
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.