Shaw Creek Detention Basin
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hardin |
| Nearest City | ELIZABETHTOWN |
| River/Stream | SHAW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.72057, -85.90020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF ELIZABETHTOWN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |