Lake levels
Lake Cumberland, KY
- water level
- 695.18 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -1.35 ft
- 30-day change
- -5.31 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.24 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority
- Since yesterday
- -0.21 ft
- 7-day change
- -1.35 ft
- 30-day change
- -5.31 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.24 ft
- Record high
- 736.05 ft
In brief
Lake Cumberland stood at 695.18 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 695.18 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 736.05 ft (2025-02-22) |
| Record low | 685.28 ft (2026-01-10) |
| Average of all readings | 705.96 ft |
| Data span | 1.8 years (651 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Cumberland full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Lake Cumberland sits at 695.18 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 5.31 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Cumberland today?
The most recent reading at Lake Cumberland is 695.18 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Cumberland has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Cumberland in our records is 736.05 ft on 2025-02-22. The lowest is 685.28 ft on 2026-01-10. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.
Why is Lake Cumberland low right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Lake Cumberland has fallen 5.31 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.
How much has Lake Cumberland changed over the past year?
Lake Cumberland is -2.24 ft compared with this date last year (695.18 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 736.05 ft and a record low of 685.28 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Cumberland stood at 695.18 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
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lake-cumberland-ky-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Cumberland water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ky/lake-cumberland/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All Kentucky lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.