Lakes / Kentucky / Nelson County
Lakes in Nelson County, Kentucky
3 lakes counted in Nelson County - the largest is Sympson Lake at 143 acres.
3
Lakes Counted
143 acres
Largest - Sympson Lake
Nelson County, highlighted, with its largest counted lakes dotted. Outlines from Census boundary data.
All Counted Lakes
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sympson Lake | Nelson | 143 acres | - |
| 2 | Melody Lake | Nelson | 67 acres | - |
| 3 | Hurricane Hills Lake | Nelson | 43 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; USGS. Verified October 30, 2026.