26 Jul 2023

NR 23-23: Laurel River Lake Picnic Area closed rest of 2023 season

LONDON, Ky. (July 26, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Laurel River Dam Picnic Area will remain closed for the 2023 season.

27 Jun 2023

NR 23-19: Laurel River Lake Picnic Area closed through July 31

LONDON, Ky. (June 27, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Laurel River Dam Picnic Area is closed through July 31, 2023.

2 May 2023

NR 23-12: Laurel Beach parking lot closed May 3 for maintenance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 2, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Laurel Beach parking lot at Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky, is closing Wednesday, May 3, 2023, while maintenance to the asphalt surface is accomplished.

11 Jun 2021

NR 21-26: Laurel River Lake reopens Spillway Beach for swimming

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 11, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Spillway Beach at Laurel River Lake, Kentucky, is reopening today for swimming.

4 Jun 2021

NR 21-25: Laurel River Lake beach closed due to high E.coli levels

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 4, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the immediate closure of Spillway Beach at Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky, due to E.coli detected in the water. High water levels and geese are suspected to be the cause.

5 Sep 2017

Update-NR 17-030: One-lane traffic set for Laurel River Dam bridge inspection

LONDON, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2017) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that traffic crossing Laurel River Dam will be subject to one-lane, one-direction control from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18, 2017 while maintenance personnel perform a routine inspection of the bridge.

6 May 2014

NR 14-009: Laurel River Lake restrooms renovated, ready for recreation season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 6, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has renovated the restrooms nearby the beach at Laurel River Dam in London, Ky., in time for the 2014 recreation season.