Laurel Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Laurel |
| Nearest City | BURNSIDE |
| River/Stream | LAUREL |
| Coordinates | 36.96100, -84.26800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 282 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 435,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 435,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,060 acres |
| Drainage Area | 282 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 86,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USACE - Nashville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |