Paintsville Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | PAINTSVILLE |
| River/Stream | PAINT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.83952, -82.87198 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 160 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,139 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |