0
  • DE
  • EN
  • FR
  • International Database and Gallery of Structures

Advertisement

Aerial view of Laurel River Dam and Lake on the Laurel River above the confluence with the Cumberland River near Corbin, Kentucky, USA : The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed the dam and the lake impounded in 1974. The dam is 282 feet (86 m) high and 1,420 feet (433 m) long. The hydroelectric plant in the dam produces 74 MW of electric power.
media credits (ID:427437)

General Information

Beginning of works: 1964
Completion: 1974
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Rockfill dam
Function / usage: Hydroelectric dam / plant

Location

Location: , ,
Coordinates: 36° 57' 39.12" N    84° 16' 5.04" W
Show coordinates on a map

Technical Information

Dimensions

height 86 m
crest length 433 m

Participants

Owner

Relevant Web Sites

  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20087294
  • Published on:
    26/10/2023
  • Last updated on:
    26/10/2023
Structurae cooperates with
International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)
e-mosty Magazine
e-BrIM Magazine