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Kentucky Lake Water Level Today

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Kentucky Lake, on the Tennessee River in Kentucky.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

354.24ft

msl · 8:00 PM CST, Nov 7, 2026

  • 4.76 ftbelow summer pool (359.0 ft)
  • −0.04 ftin 24 h−0.36 ft in 7 days−0.67 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Kentucky Lake full?

No. Kentucky Lake is 4.76 ft below summer pool (359.0 ft). It is 0.61 ft lower than a year ago (354.85 ft on Nov 7, 2025).

Kentucky Lake level history

View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 7, 2026354.24—
Nov 6, 2026354.31—
Nov 5, 2026354.49—
Nov 4, 2026354.57—
Nov 3, 2026354.82—
Nov 2, 2026354.59—
Nov 1, 2026354.70—
Oct 31, 2026354.71—
Oct 30, 2026354.70—
Oct 29, 2026354.78—
Oct 28, 2026354.74—
Oct 27, 2026354.75—
Oct 26, 2026354.73—
Oct 25, 2026354.76—
Oct 24, 2026354.80—
Oct 23, 2026354.74—
Oct 22, 2026354.71—
Oct 21, 2026354.71—
Oct 20, 2026354.60—
Oct 19, 2026354.49—
Oct 18, 2026354.50—
Oct 17, 2026354.33—
Oct 16, 2026354.27—
Oct 15, 2026354.58—
Oct 14, 2026354.66—
Oct 13, 2026354.69—
Oct 12, 2026354.71—
Oct 11, 2026354.74—
Oct 10, 2026354.89—
Oct 9, 2026355.00—
Oct 8, 2026354.91—
  • Kentucky Lake level
  • Full pool 359.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 2014

Kentucky Lake on Nov 7 in past years

Kentucky Lake water level on Nov 7 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today354.24—−4.76 ft
2025354.85+0.61−4.15 ft
2024354.72+0.48−4.28 ft
2023355.00+0.76−4.00 ft
2022354.53+0.29−4.47 ft
2021354.50+0.26−4.50 ft
2020355.06+0.82−3.94 ft
2019354.80+0.56−4.20 ft
2018355.12+0.88−3.88 ft
2017355.04+0.80−3.96 ft
2016354.51+0.27−4.49 ft

Today’s level is the lowest for Nov 7 in records going back to 2014.

Lake facts

Summer pool June 1 target
359.0 ft msl
Highest since 2014
366.91 ftJan 6, 2016
Lowest since 2014
353.65 ftJan 31, 2022
Data since
Mar 20, 2014
Dam
Kentucky Damcompleted 1944
River
Tennessee River
Operated by
TVA
Dam location
Livingston County
Gauge location
37.0136, −88.2683

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Mar 20, 2014 to today (daily averages).

Tennessee River chain

UpstreamTennessee RiverDownstream
  1. Watts Bar Lake739.73 ft 
  2. Chickamauga Lake677.87 ft 
  3. Kentucky Lake354.24 ft −4.76 ft vs full poolYou are here

Only the lakes we track are shown; several other TVA reservoirs lie between them.

Weather on the lake

  1. Tonight35°FLowCalmPatchy Fog
  2. Sunday62°FHighLow 37°FW 0–6 mphPatchy Frost then Sunny
  3. Monday66°FHighLow 41°FW 0–3 mphPatchy Fog then Sunny
  4. Tuesday69°FHighLow 44°FSW 2–6 mphSunny
  5. Wednesday68°FHighLow 45°FSW 1–7 mphMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers and Thunderstorms
  6. Thursday57°FHighLow 35°FNNW 6–12 mphSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
  7. Friday52°FHighLow 33°FNNW 5–9 mphMostly Sunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (37.01, −88.27). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

Nearby lakes

Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Kentucky Lake?
359.0 ft above mean sea level is the summer pool, the level TVA aims to hold from June 1. TVA keeps the lake lower in fall and winter to leave room for flood water, so winter levels below this are normal.
How much does Kentucky Lake need to be full?
Kentucky Lake needs 4.76 ft more water to reach full pool (359.0 ft), as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Kentucky Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.36 ft in the last 7 days and −0.04 ft in 24 hours, to 354.24 ft on 8:00 PM CST, Nov 7, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Kentucky Lake last full?
It was last at or above summer pool (359.0 ft) on Jul 20, 2026. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 4.76 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Kentucky Lake reached 366.91 ft on Jan 6, 2016. The lowest was 353.65 ft on Jan 31, 2022 (USACE data since 2014; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Kentucky Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 354.27 ft (Oct 16, 2026) to 360.46 ft (May 27, 2026), a swing of 6.19 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Army Corps of Engineers. The last reading is from 8:00 PM CST, Nov 7, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Hourly pool elevation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (water.usace.army.mil). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

Lake Levels Daily is an independent site, not affiliated with TWDB, LCRA, USACE, USGS, NOAA, TVA or any lake operator. Check official sources before making safety decisions.