Lexington Reservoir 3 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyFayette
Nearest CityLEXINGTON
River/StreamWEST HICKMAN CREEK
Coordinates38.00056, -84.47278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,087 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,087 acre-ft
Surface Area162 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKEVIEW ESTATES ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/26/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00209
Federal IDKY00209
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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