Paintsville Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJohnson
Nearest CityPAINTSVILLE
River/StreamPAINT CREEK
Coordinates37.83952, -82.87198

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height160 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73,500 acre-ft
Max Storage73,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage40,700 acre-ft
Surface Area1,139 acres
Drainage Area93 sq mi
Max Discharge48,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03066
Federal IDKY03066
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams