Dorthae Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLaurel
Nearest CityCORBIN
River/StreamLAUREL RIVER
Coordinates37.00177, -84.10052

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage508 acre-ft
Max Storage508 acre-ft
Normal Storage450 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area97 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLAUREL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00070
Federal IDKY00070
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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