Herrington Lake: Kentucky's Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower & Nature

Created in 1925 by the construction of the Dix Dam along the Dix River Valley, Herrington Lake is surrounded by Mercer, Garrard and Boyle counties in central Kentucky. The brainchild of Lewis Herrington, president of Kentucky Utilities, it is the deepest lake in Kentucky at 249 feet, and at one time was the largest earth-filled dam in the world.

Even though the lake was initially intended to generate hydroelectric power for the state of Kentucky, the lake quickly became a mecca for boating, fishing, swimming, and other recreational activities, including picnicking, hiking, and nature watching. The lake also boasts more than 1,100 lake-front properties, plus several marinas and restaurants where guests can relax with a drink, enjoy a hot meal and listen to live music.

In Herrington Lake--Kentucky's Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower & Nature, author Mike Holdren provides a detailed look at the creation of the Dix Dam as well as the surrounding bridges, camps, villages, and activities that have made Herrington Lake a wonderful recreational destination for 100 years.