What is the current water level of Laurel Dam?

This lake reports storage (360,207 acre-ft as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00)) but no elevation gauge — its managing agency does not publish a pool-elevation reading here.

Is Laurel 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/LAPK2-LAUREL, 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.

Laurel Dam water level — Kentucky

Kentucky · USACE · reading Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00)

Laurel Dam in Kentucky was last measured at 360,207 acre-ft of storage (no elevation gauge reported), as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Laurel Dam · Kentucky

Pool elevation: Not reported
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 360,207 acre-ft
Recent trend: Not enough data

Recent trend

The last 90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Not enough recent readings to show a trend.

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/LAPK2-LAUREL, 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 Laurel Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Laurel River	KY	1,020.07 ft	13 km
Wolf Creek Dam	KY	708.92 ft	79 km
Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn	KY	782.18 ft	82 km
Trace Branch at Trace Branch Campground at Confluence	KY	782.73 ft	87 km
Martins Fork Lake	KY	1,310.39 ft	93 km
Herrington Lake	KY	742.85 ft	99 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Laurel Dam?: This lake reports storage (360,207 acre-ft as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00)) but no elevation gauge — its managing agency does not publish a pool-elevation reading here.
Is Laurel 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/LAPK2-LAUREL, 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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