Shaw Creek Detention Basin
Kentucky — Hardin County — SHAW CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hardin |
| River | SHAW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.72057, -85.90020 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 13, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2009 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF ELIZABETHTOWN |
| Other Name | Shaw Creek Detention |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.