Williamstown Lake

Built in 1955 and opened in 1957. 333 acres of water and more than 20 miles of shoreline. Average lake depth is 23 feet; maximum is 70 feet. More than 300 summer cottages and year-round homes line the lake. Popular recreation spot for boating and fishing.

Williamstown Marina-1960

       Lake Overview 1957

The Lake expansion project seems to be picking up momentum these days.  With all studies performed and completed, the once thought outrageous idea of tripling the size may prove to be economically feasible.  If and when the expansion is achieved the larger Lake will be a great economic stimulus and provide a substantial supply of safe water supply for next generations.   Studies show that a return on investment can be achieved within 15-20 years of completion.

Judge Darrell Link along with other local and regional officials will be lobbying for Federal & State monetary support to see the Williamstown Lake expansion project flourish.  The following articles have been published in support of the Lake project. 

A bigger, better Williamstown Lake       10-17-2005

http://news.kypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051017/NEWS02/510170367/1014

Thinking big in Williamstown     11-03-2005

http://news.kypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051103/NEWS02/511030368/1014

Chamber carries wish list to D.C.          2-7-2006

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060207/NEWS02/602070367/-1/all

Lake Project tops $30 million 2-13-06

http://www.grantky.com/articles/2005/10/19/news/news01.txt

Approximately 50+ people joined together on June 16^th to pick up garbage on Williamstown Lake as well as other Lakes in the County.  Thank you to the residents of Lake Williamstown, Grant County Cheerleaders, Reb Stacey our gracious host and Bryan Miles for his leadership in this annual event.  Many fishing bait containers and water bottles as well as general garbage was removed.  Thank you to all that helped!

The Williamstown Lake Expansion has received support from the Vision 2015 Of the Northern Kentucky area as well as being Representative Geoff Davis #1 project for the next year.  The Lake Expansion Committee meet with Gov. Fletcher to bring state dollars to the project asking for 9 Million out of the budget surplus.  More information to follow...

Enquirer - Kentucky   Monday March 5, 2007
Front Page

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070305/NEWS0103/703050390/-1/back01

"We have made a significant amount of progress on getting funding for the project," Davis said. "This is one of those great infrastructure projects that pays back."

Gov. Ernie Fletcher has also told backers he will try to earmark $10 million for the project in next year's state budget.

The folowing can be used for others when speaking to their State Representatives and Senators requesting support for Rep. Davis and his work to expand Lake Williamstown.

Request for Funding and Support  103 KB

Talking Points for Lake Expansion  17KB