Lake Size: 3,050 Acres Shoreline Length (Miles): 75 Miles Deepest Depth: 150 ft Latitude: 37.994539 Longitude: -85.238457 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 542 feet Counties: Spencer County Lake Management: United States Army Corps of Engineers
Information: Taylorsville Lake is a 3,050-acre (12.3 km2) artificial lake or dam located mainly in Spencer County, Kentucky. Construction by the United States Army Corps of Engineers started in 1974, and flooding began in 1983. The total cost of the lake was $103 million. Backwater areas of the lake are also located in Nelson County and Anderson County.
The dam is located on Salt River, and it is estimated that it has prevented more than $30.5 million in flood damages since it became operational. The lake is named for Taylorsville, the county seat of Spencer County, and today serves as a major economic source for Spencer County, as well as a popular fishing area. Taylorsville Lake State Park surrounds the lake.
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Miscellaneous Info
On weekends with good weather the lake is usually fairly crowded, especially around holidays. Boaters new to the lake should use caution when leaving the river channel that runs through the lake due to standing timber that can sometimes be just under the water surface. The 2 most popular boat ramps found in the northwestern part of the lake are Settlers Trace and Possum Ridge also known as the State Park Ramp. There are two smaller boat ramps upstream, Chowning Lane and Van Buren. There is a small waterskiing course on the lake. Waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, jet skiing, and fishing are popular on the lake. Due to the lakes popularity and proximity to a major city fishing pressure on the lake is high which can make fishing difficult. Fishing with jugs for catfish is a common sight.
The lakes water is murky year round and contains a large amount of silt washed down from agricultral runoff up river. During the lakes creation there was a large amount of standing timber in the lake that still remains today. This timber provides cover for much of the lakes wildlife. Blue Herons are a common sight feeding upon the lakes ample supply of shad. Major fish species in the lake are largemouth bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish, blue catfish, and freshwater drum perch.
Address:
2825 Overlook Road
Taylorsville,KY,40071-9028
Phone: (502) 477-8882
Directions:
From Taylorsville, 3 miles east on KY 44, then 2 miles west on KY 2239 to dam.
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