Taylorsville Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Spencer |
| Nearest City | TAYLORSVILLE |
| River/Stream | SALT RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.00410, -85.30750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 162 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 291,670 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 291,670 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86,440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,050 acres |
| Drainage Area | 353 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 123,360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |