Lexington Reservoir 3 Dam
Kentucky — Fayette County — WEST HICKMAN CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fayette |
| River | WEST HICKMAN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.00056, -84.47278 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,087 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 26, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1902 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | LAKEVIEW ESTATES ASSOCIATION |
| Other Name | Lexington Reservoir No 3 |
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.