Lexington Reservoir 3 Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | LEXINGTON |
| River/Stream | WEST HICKMAN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.00056, -84.47278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,087 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,087 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKEVIEW ESTATES ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |