Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam
Kentucky — Boyd County — PRICHARD BRANCH
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boyd |
| River | PRICHARD BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 38.37225, -82.60333 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | February 17, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CATLETTSBURG REFINING LLC |
| Other Name | Ashland Oil Refinery 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.