Dams in Boyd County, Kentucky
4Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Boyd County, Kentucky
Boyd County has 4 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Boyd County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam at 42 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donaho Lake Dam | High | Poor | 31 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Bonita Lake | High | Unsatisfactory | 27 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 42 | Other | 1959 |
| Shannon Wells Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 39 | Recreation | 2016 |