Shillito Park Dam
Kentucky — Fayette County — SOUTH ELKHORN CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fayette |
| River | SOUTH ELKHORN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.99004, -84.53588 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | February 25, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1999 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | LEXINGTON FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT |
| Other Name | Wellington Unit 1-B Pond |
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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.