Taylorsville Lake
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Taylorsville Lake is an artificial lake or dam located mainly in Spencer County, Kentucky. Construction 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.
It is about 3,050 acres in size in winter, and 18.5 miles long.
