What is the current water level of Laurel River?

As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 1,020.07 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Laurel River 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/CBNK2-LaurelR-CorbinKY, 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 River water level — Kentucky

Kentucky · USACE · reading Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Laurel River in Kentucky was last measured at 1,020.07 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been steady (−0.1 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Laurel River · Kentucky

Pool elevation: 1,020.07 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: →Steady

Recent trend

The last ~5 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/CBNK2-LaurelR-CorbinKY, 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 River, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Laurel Dam	KY	—	13 km
Buckhorn Lake at Buckhorn	KY	782.18 ft	71 km
Trace Branch at Trace Branch Campground at Confluence	KY	782.73 ft	74 km
Martins Fork Lake	KY	1,310.39 ft	81 km
Wolf Creek Dam	KY	708.92 ft	92 km
Carr Creek Lake	KY	1,026.55 ft	101 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Laurel River?: As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 1,020.07 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Laurel River 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/CBNK2-LaurelR-CorbinKY, 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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