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Taylorsville Lake
Taylorsville Lake covers about 3,050 acres of the Salt River in Kentucky. Its shoreline falls inside Spencer County. It is managed by USACE Louisville District. The latest reading is 546.69 ft, 0.3 ft below the 547.0 ft full pool.
Water level today: 546.69 ft · see the full record
Coordinates37.9945, -85.2385
Surface area3,050 acres
Full pool547.0 ft
RiverSalt River
Managed byUSACE Louisville District
Swimming beaches on Taylorsville Lake
No named swimming beach is mapped yet for this lake. Access is through agency day-use areas and boat ramps listed below. We add beach pages only when we can confirm a name, coordinates and an operating agency.
Taylorsville Lake on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo · water temperature from USGS
Water level today
Station 03295597, TAYLORSVILLE LAKE NEAR TAYLORSVILLE, KY, publishes the water surface elevation used here. The top of the dam sits at 623.0 ft. The last value stored here, 546.69 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Full pool is 547.0 ft. The Corps of Engineers puts the top of the flood pool at 592.0 ft. Water level decides what is usable on the shoreline, from beach width to ramp access.
546.69 ft trend not available
A closer look at Taylorsville Lake
The center of the lake is at 37.9945, -85.2385. Releases go downstream into the Salt River.
The closest lakes in this guide are Herrington Lake (Kentucky, 34 mi), Green River Lake (Kentucky, 52 mi) and Nolin River Lake (Kentucky, 72 mi). Kentucky has 18 lakes on this site in total.
The same station reports water temperature, last read at 77.4 °F. Algae blooms are seasonal and local: look for posted signs at the ramp or park entrance. Swimming season in Kentucky runs through the warm months, and day-use areas set their own opening dates.
The shoreline of Taylorsville Lake has 4 public recreation areas in the datasets we read. Recreation areas nearby include Chowning Lane, Possum Ridge and Settlers Trace. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the managing agency posts one.
Station 03295597, TAYLORSVILLE LAKE NEAR TAYLORSVILLE, KY, publishes the water surface elevation used here. The top of the dam sits at 623.0 ft. The last value stored here, 546.69 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Full pool is 547.0 ft. The Corps of Engineers puts the top of the flood pool at 592.0 ft. Water level decides what is usable on the shoreline, from beach width to ramp access.
Recreation areas on Taylorsville Lake
4 public recreation areas mapped around the lake by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facilities vary by area; check the managing office for opening dates and fees.
Chowning Lane Possum Ridge Settlers Trace Van Buren
Source: USACE Recreation Areas
Questions about Taylorsville Lake
Is there a beach at Taylorsville Lake?
No named swimming beach appears in the federal and state datasets this guide reads. Check the operating agency for day-use areas on the ground.
How big is Taylorsville Lake?
About 3,050 acres.
What is the water temperature at Taylorsville Lake?
The sensor last read 77.4 °F. The page refreshes it from the gauge when you load it.
What other lakes are near Taylorsville Lake?
The closest in this guide is Herrington Lake, about 34 miles away in Kentucky.
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Sources
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