Herrington Lake

Kentucky's Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower & Nature

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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.

About The Author
Mike Holdren  Mike Holdren has spent his life studying and teaching art history. He holds a B.A. in Art History from the University of Kentucky, an M.F.A. in painting from the D.A.A.P. program at the University of Cincinnati, and another M.A. in Art History from the University of Kentucky. For 35 years he taught at the collegiate and secondary education level. His love of architecture and engineering stems from a period of 13 years lecturing on ancient medieval art and architecture at the University of Kentucky, and from 1993-1998 he w Learn More about Mike Holdren

“Holdren’s use of primary sources, including rarely-seen original photographs, adds vivid and compelling detail to the story of Herrington Lake.”

-—Alyssa Ollier, Digital Archivist, Kentucky Historical Society

“Through his diligent research, Mr. Holdren, has gathered together an impressive collection of primary sources specific to the events and people involved in the creation of Lake Herrington and has expertly narrated the fascinating story that the sources recount.”

-—Rusty Heckaman, State Archivist at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, KY

“As someone raised on the shores of Herrington Lake and now working at the Garrard County Clerk’s Office, where I maintain many of the historical records featured in the book, I am amazed by the depth of history captured within its pages. Mr. Holdren has assembled a remarkable work that every history buff, lake enthusiast, and Kentuckian must have!”

-—Kathy Stocker Howard, Recording Clerk, Garrard County Clerk’s Office
Book Details
Author: Mike Holdren
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Pages: 152 pages
Product Dimensions: 9" x 12"
ISBN: 978-1-965370-15-5
Cover Type: Hardcover
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