What is the current water level of Barkley Dam?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 359.32 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Barkley Dam full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USACE LRN/Barkley Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Barkley Dam water level — Kentucky

Kentucky · USACE · reading Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00)

Barkley Dam in Kentucky was last measured at 359.32 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.8 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Barkley Dam · Kentucky

Pool elevation: 359.32 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: ↑Rising

Recent trend

The last ~21 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE LRN/Barkley Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Barkley Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Barkley Lock and Dam	KY	—	0 km
Kentucky Dam	KY	—	4 km
Cairo	IL	300.57 ft	83 km
Marion	IL	416.60 ft	99 km
Cheatham Dam and Lake	TN	385.85 ft	119 km
Plumfield	IL	356.33 ft	120 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Barkley Dam?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 359.32 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Barkley Dam full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USACE LRN/Barkley Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

More in Kentucky

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