Shelby Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyShelby
Nearest CitySHELBYVILLE
River/StreamCLEAR CREEK
Coordinates38.23000, -85.22139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,680 acre-ft
Max Storage1,680 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF SHELBYVILLE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00087
Federal IDKY00087
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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