Dorthae Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Laurel |
| Nearest City | CORBIN |
| River/Stream | LAUREL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.00177, -84.10052 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 97 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LAUREL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |