What is the current water level of Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:15 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 782.18 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn 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 USGS site 03280800 · USACE LRL/Buckhorn, 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.

Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn water level — Kentucky

Kentucky · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 1:15 PM (UTC-04:00) Provisional

Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn in Kentucky was last measured at 782.18 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 1:15 PM (UTC-04:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+2.7 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn · Kentucky

Pool elevation: 782.18 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 20,160 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↑Rising

Recent trend

The last ~90 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: USGS site 03280800 · USACE LRL/Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Trace Branch at Trace Branch Campground at Confluence	KY	782.73 ft	12 km
Carr Creek Lake	KY	1,026.55 ft	41 km
Martins Fork Lake	KY	1,310.39 ft	68 km
Laurel River	KY	1,020.07 ft	71 km
Paintsville Lake	KY	709.62 ft	77 km
North Fork of Pound Lake	VA	1,611.41 ft	78 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:15 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 782.18 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn 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 USGS site 03280800 · USACE LRL/Buckhorn, 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.

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