Laurel Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLaurel
Nearest CityBURNSIDE
River/StreamLAUREL
Coordinates36.96100, -84.26800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height282 ft
Dam Length1,420 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage435,600 acre-ft
Max Storage435,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage185,000 acre-ft
Surface Area6,060 acres
Drainage Area282 sq mi
Max Discharge86,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/30/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03046
Federal IDKY03046
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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