Which Kentucky lakes are lowest right now?
- Laurel Lake: 18.84 ft below full pool
- Rough River Lake: 13.13 ft below full pool
- Barren River Lake: 9.18 ft below full pool
- Carr Creek Lake: 4.77 ft below full pool
- Nolin Lake: 3.42 ft below full pool
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Kentucky Lake Levels Today
We track 22 lakes and reservoirs in Kentucky. Of the 14 with an official full pool and a current reading: 8 below it, 3 near it and 3 above it.
Latest reading Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Sources: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Geological SurveyLakes tracked22
Below full pool8
Near full pool (±1 ft)3
Above full pool3
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| Reported | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barren River Lake | 542.82 ft | 9.18 ft below full pool | −4.23 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 5:30 AM CST |
| Buckhorn Lake | 780.77 ft | 1.23 ft below full pool | −1.25 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:15 AM EST |
| Carr Creek Lake | 1,023.23 ft | 4.77 ft below full pool | −1.60 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:15 AM EST |
| Cave Run Lake | 729.73 ft | Near full pool | −0.14 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:05 AM EST |
| Cranks Creek Lake | 1,419.94 ft | No official full pool | +0.02 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EST |
| Dale Hollow Lake | 638.46 ft | No official full pool | −0.31 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 5:45 AM CST |
| Dewey Lake | 650.23 ft | 3.06 ft above full pool | −0.28 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:30 AM EST |
| Elkhorn Lake | 3.45 ft gage | No official full pool | — | Nov 4, 2026, 6:15 AM EST |
| Fishtrap Lake | 756.74 ft | 12.11 ft above full pool | −1.05 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:30 AM EST |
| Grayson Lake | 642.70 ft | 8.70 ft above full pool | −0.50 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:15 AM EST |
| Green River Lake | 673.71 ft | 1.29 ft below full pool | −0.12 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 5:10 AM CST |
| Herrington Lake | 730.29 ft | No official full pool | −2.08 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:45 AM EST |
| Kentucky Lake | 354.70 ft | No official full pool | −0.07 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM CST |
| Laurel Lake | 999.66 ft | 18.84 ft below full pool | −0.12 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EST |
| Martins Fork Lake | 1,303.84 ft | No official full pool | −0.95 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EST |
| Nolin Lake | 511.58 ft | 3.42 ft below full pool | −2.62 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 5:10 AM CST |
| Olive Hill Reservoir | 921.71 ft | No official full pool | −0.35 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EST |
| Paintsville Lake | 708.55 ft | Near full pool | −0.14 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:30 AM EST |
| Rough River Lake | 481.87 ft | 13.13 ft below full pool | −2.80 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 AM CST |
| Taylorsville Lake | 545.73 ft | 1.27 ft below full pool | −0.19 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:15 AM EST |
| Wolf Creek Lake | 691.04 ft | No official full pool | −1.36 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 5:45 AM CST |
| Yatesville Lake | 629.49 ft | Near full pool | −0.35 ft | Nov 4, 2026, 6:30 AM EST |
FAQ
How many lakes in Kentucky do you track?
22 lakes and reservoirs with official gauge data.
Which Kentucky lake is furthest below full pool?
Laurel Lake, 18.84 ft below full pool, among the 14 lakes with an official full pool and a current reading.
How often is this page updated?
Every 3 hours.
Data: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Geological Survey. USGS real-time data is provisional and subject to revision. For information only. Not for navigation or flood safety decisions. Check the official source on each lake page.