Kentucky Lake Levels
Current water level for 20 lakes and reservoirs in Kentucky, updated daily from public agency data.
Kentucky lake register
Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies
| Lake / reservoirLake / reservoir | Current levelLevel | 7-day change7-day |
|---|---|---|
| Barren River Lake | 550.95 ft551.0 ft | -0.21 ft-0.2 ft |
| Buckhorn Lake | 782.19 ft782.2 ft | -0.02 ft-0.0 ft |
| Carr Creek Lake | 1027.97 ft1028.0 ft | +0.30 ft+0.3 ft |
| Cave Run Lake | 729.53 ft729.5 ft | -0.11 ft-0.1 ft |
| Dewey Lake | 650.74 ft650.7 ft | +0.30 ft+0.3 ft |
| Elkhorn Lake | 4.61 ft4.6 ft | +0.37 ft+0.4 ft |
| Fishtrap Lake | 758.11 ft758.1 ft | +0.16 ft+0.2 ft |
| Grayson Lake | 643.44 ft643.4 ft | -0.03 ft-0.0 ft |
| Green River Lake | 674.12 ft674.1 ft | -0.20 ft-0.2 ft |
| Herrington Lake | 734.10 ft734.1 ft | -1.02 ft-1.0 ft |
| Kentucky Lake | 354.74 ft354.7 ft | -0.29 ft-0.3 ft |
| Lake Barkley | 354.86 ft354.9 ft | -0.29 ft-0.3 ft |
| Lake Cumberland | 695.18 ft695.2 ft | -1.35 ft-1.4 ft |
| Martins Fork Lake | 14.85 ft14.8 ft | -2.08 ft-2.1 ft |
| Nolin Lake | 514.55 ft514.5 ft | -0.03 ft-0.0 ft |
| Olive Hill Reservoir | 922.52 ft922.5 ft | -0.51 ft-0.5 ft |
| Paintsville Lake | 708.43 ft708.4 ft | -0.03 ft-0.0 ft |
| Rough River Lake | 489.89 ft489.9 ft | -0.04 ft-0.0 ft |
| Taylorsville Lake | 546.35 ft546.4 ft | -0.27 ft-0.3 ft |
| Yatesville Lake | 629.62 ft629.6 ft | +0.01 ft+0.0 ft |
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Kentucky lake levels: common questions
Are Kentucky lakes low right now?
3 of the 14 Kentucky lakes with enough history to compare are in the bottom quarter of their own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.
Which Kentucky lake has changed most this week?
Elkhorn Lake has risen the most, +0.37 ft over seven days, and Martins Fork Lake has fallen the most at -2.08 ft.
How often do Kentucky lake levels update?
Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from the Tennessee Valley Authority, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.