Laurel Creek Lake Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCreary |
| Nearest City | CUMBERLAND FALLS STATE PARK |
| River/Stream | MARSH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.69294, -84.44343 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |