Corbin Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLaurel
Nearest CityCORBIN
River/StreamLAUREL RIVER
Coordinates36.97009, -84.12037

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,500 acre-ft
Surface Area138 acres
Drainage Area158 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF CORBIN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00119
Federal IDKY00119
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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