Donaho Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boyd |
| Nearest City | SAVAGE BRANCH |
| River/Stream | TRIB-SILVER RUN |
| Coordinates | 38.34524, -82.64848 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBERT MERCHANT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/17/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |