Shelby Lake Dam
Kentucky — Shelby County — CLEAR CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Shelby |
| River | CLEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.23000, -85.22139 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,680 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | December 6, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF SHELBYVILLE |
| Other Name | Shelby Lake |
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.