Dominey Dam
Dominey Dam is an earth dam located in Mason County, Kentucky, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dominey Dam
The primary purpose of Dominey Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bob & Gwtnn Grutza (private). It impounds the Unnamed Trib Ohio River near No Town.
The dam stands 75 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/13/2025.
At 75 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Mason |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Trib Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 38.67550, -83.78665 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BOB & GWTNN GRUTZA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01093 |
| Federal ID | KY01093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |