Hollybush Dam
Hollybush Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Kentucky, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hollybush Dam
Hollybush Dam is a dam in Perry, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Triple H Real Estate, Llc (private). It impounds the Troublesome Creek Of North Fork Of Kentucky River near Bonnyman, Ky.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 253 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 09/19/2025.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Bonnyman, Ky |
| River/Stream | Troublesome Creek Of North Fork Of Kentucky River |
| Coordinates | 37.38405, -83.27091 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Triple H Real Estate, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01218 |
| Federal ID | KY01218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |