Lake Levels DailyLake Levels Daily

Laurel River Lake Water Level Today

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

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

999.64ft

msl · 8:00 AM EST, Nov 9, 2026

  • 18.86 ftbelow full pool (1,018.5 ft)
  • 331,638acre-ft in storage
  • −0.03 ftin 24 h−0.11 ft in 7 days−1.14 ft in 30 days
1,0001,0051,0101,0151,0201,0251,0001,0051,0101,0151,0201,0251,0001,0051,0101,0151,0201,025
  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Laurel River Lake full?

No. Laurel River Lake is 18.86 ft below full pool (1,018.5 ft). It is 9.86 ft lower than a year ago (1,009.50 ft on Nov 9, 2025).

Laurel River Lake level history

View data table
DateLevel (ft)
Nov 9, 2026999.64
Nov 8, 2026999.66
Nov 7, 2026999.71
Nov 6, 2026999.73
Nov 5, 2026999.75
Nov 4, 2026999.68
Nov 3, 2026999.69
Nov 2, 2026999.75
Nov 1, 2026999.72
Oct 31, 2026999.70
Oct 30, 2026999.75
Oct 29, 2026999.79
Oct 28, 2026999.82
Oct 27, 2026999.82
Oct 26, 20261,000.23
Oct 25, 20261,000.42
Oct 24, 20261,000.40
Oct 23, 20261,000.38
Oct 22, 20261,000.45
Oct 21, 20261,000.52
Oct 20, 20261,000.56
Oct 19, 20261,000.49
Oct 18, 20261,000.53
Oct 17, 20261,000.53
Oct 16, 20261,000.42
Oct 15, 20261,000.29
Oct 14, 20261,000.24
Oct 13, 20261,000.45
Oct 12, 20261,000.89
Oct 11, 20261,000.85
Oct 10, 20261,000.78
  • Laurel River Lake level
  • Full pool 1,018.5 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 1989

Laurel River Lake on Nov 9 in past years

Laurel River Lake water level on Nov 9 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today999.64—−18.86 ft
20251,009.50+9.86−9.00 ft
20241,008.33+8.69−10.17 ft
20231,004.99+5.35−13.51 ft
20221,004.62+4.98−13.88 ft
20211,006.07+6.43−12.43 ft
20201,004.77+5.13−13.73 ft
20191,004.58+4.94−13.92 ft
20181,010.98+11.34−7.52 ft
20171,008.85+9.21−9.65 ft
20161,008.01+8.37−10.49 ft

Today’s level is the lowest for Nov 9 in records going back to 1989.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
1,018.5 ft msl
Top of flood pool
1,025.6 ft msl
Bottom of conservation pool
982.0 ft msl
Highest since 1989
1,020.19 ftDec 2, 2004
Lowest since 1989
996.48 ftJan 1, 2000
Data since
Jan 1, 1989
Dam
Laurel Damcompleted 1973
River
Laurel River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District
Dam location
Laurel County
Gauge location
36.9625, −84.2678

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Jan 1, 1989 to today (daily averages).

Laurel River Lake map and depth

  • Dam and level gauge
Shoreline © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open the full map
Average depth when full
about 81 ftcapacity ÷ surface area
Surface area
about 5,380 acresmeasured on the OpenStreetMap outline
Height of Laurel Dam
282 ftNational Inventory of Dams

The outline shows the mapped shoreline, not today’s water line: when the lake is low, the water stands back from it.

Weather on the lake

  1. Today64°FHighLow 33°FW 2 mphPatchy Fog then Sunny
  2. Tonight33°FLowSW 1 mphClear then Areas Of Frost
  3. Tuesday68°FHighLow 40°FSW 0–5 mphAreas Of Frost then Sunny
  4. Wednesday67°FHighLow 47°FSW 1–5 mphSunny
  5. Thursday54°FHighLow 33°FW 8–12 mphLight Rain
  6. Friday43°FHighLow 29°FNW 13 mphChance Light Rain
  7. Saturday46°FHighLow 28°FWNW 5–8 mphMostly Sunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (36.96, −84.27). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

Nearby lakes

Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Laurel River Lake?
1,018.5 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 1,025.6 ft) and released through Laurel Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Laurel River Lake need to be full?
Laurel River Lake needs 18.86 ft more water to reach full pool (1,018.5 ft), as of Nov 9, 2026.
How deep is Laurel River Lake?
Laurel River Lake is about 81 ft deep on average when full: 435,600 acre-ft of storage spread over about 5,380 acres of surface. As in most reservoirs, the deepest water is in the old river channel near Laurel Dam.
Is Laurel River Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.11 ft in the last 7 days and −0.03 ft in 24 hours, to 999.64 ft on 8:00 AM EST, Nov 9, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Laurel River Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (1,018.5 ft) on Feb 18, 2025. On Nov 9, 2026 it was 18.86 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Laurel River Lake reached 1,020.19 ft on Dec 2, 2004. The lowest was 996.48 ft on Jan 1, 2000 (USACE data since 1989; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Laurel River Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 998.04 ft (Feb 3, 2026) to 1,011.45 ft (Dec 7, 2025), a swing of 13.41 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 AM EST, Nov 9, 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.