Wellington Park Dam
Wellington Park Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Kentucky, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wellington Park Dam
Wellington Park Dam is a dam in Fayette, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (local government). It impounds the South Fork Elkhorn Creek near Lexington.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | South Fork Elkhorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.00133, -84.54423 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LEXINGTON FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01173 |
| Federal ID | KY01173 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |