What is the current water level of Wolf Creek Dam?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 708.92 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Wolf Creek 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/Wolf Creek 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.

Wolf Creek Dam water level — Kentucky

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

Wolf Creek Dam in Kentucky was last measured at 708.92 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 falling (−3.0 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Wolf Creek Dam · Kentucky

Pool elevation: 708.92 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 3,318,489 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↓Falling

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/Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Green River Lake	KY	675.97 ft	46 km
Dale Hollow Lake	TN	646.95 ft	46 km
Laurel Dam	KY	—	79 km
Barren River Lake	KY	551.87 ft	87 km
Laurel River	KY	1,020.07 ft	92 km
Cordell Hull Lake	TN	503.99 ft	96 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Wolf Creek Dam?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 708.92 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Wolf Creek 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/Wolf Creek 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.

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