Paintsville Dam

Kentucky — Johnson County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJohnson
Coordinates37.83952, -82.87198

Physical Characteristics

NID Height160 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage73,500 acre-ft
Max Storage73,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1,139 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1980
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District

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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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