Shillito Park Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | LEXINGTON |
| River/Stream | SOUTH ELKHORN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.99004, -84.53588 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LEXINGTON FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |