Taylorsville Lake was designed, built and is operated by the Louisville District of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers which serves the purposes of flood control, general recreation, fish and wildlife recreation and water conservation. Stop by the Visitors Center for an overview of the park.
The major recreation areas at the lake are operated and maintained by the Commonwealth of Kentucky under a lease arrangement with the Corps of EngineersThe lake bears the name of the nearby town of Taylorsville, founded in 1799 and named after Richard Taylor, the proprietor of a grist mill and landowner. He donated some 60 acres of land at the mouth of Brashears Creek which is occupied by the townSalt River was appropriately named by the early settlers because of a number of saltworks which were operated along its banks during the early 1800's.
Spencer became the 77th Kentucky County in 1824, named after Captain Spear Spencer, veteran of Indian wars who lost his life at Tippecanoe.
When you visit the lake please observe the rules and regulations designed to provide a safe and peaceful recreation opportunity. The ground rules are very simple - consideration for the rights of others.
Enjoy your visit.