Shelby Lake Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | SHELBYVILLE |
| River/Stream | CLEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.23000, -85.22139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF SHELBYVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |