Laurel Dam

Laurel County, Kentucky (near BURNSIDE)

River/Stream: LAUREL

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
282 ft
Dam Length
1,420 ft
Reservoir Storage
435,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
86,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-03-30

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KY03046
State
Kentucky (KY)
Coordinates
36.96100, -84.26800
Age
53 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.