Kentucky Lake

Tennessee Valley Authority

KY · 37.0144, -88.2678

Kentucky Lake is 18.9 ft below full pool and falling — low water; confirm access with the operator before you go.

Reservoir Elevation

356.08ft

As of Sep 10, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC

Published by Tennessee Valley Authority

Last 24 hours

Falling

−0.24 ft

Last 7 days

Holding steady

−0.04 ft

Historical levels

Full pool

375.0 ft

Elevation vs full pool

95%

Surface height against full-pool height, not stored water

Reservoir conditions

Outflow: 27,817 cfs
River: Tennessee
Dam type: Hydropower

Common questions

Is Kentucky Lake full?: No. Kentucky Lake is 18.9 ft below full pool (375.0 ft).
Is Kentucky Lake low?: Yes — the level is low. Confirm with Tennessee Valley Authority before you go.
How deep is Kentucky Lake?: This page publishes surface level, not depth. The latest reading is 356.08 ft. Full pool is 375.0 ft. Depth varies by location on the lake.
What is the water temperature at Kentucky Lake?: No water temperature is published for Kentucky Lake.
Can I launch a boat at Kentucky Lake?: Water is low. Confirm access with Tennessee Valley Authority before you go — this page does not track individual boat ramps.

About Kentucky Lake

Kentucky Lake is located in KY at coordinates 37.0144°N, 88.2678°W. Water level data is provided by Tennessee Valley Authority. The full pool elevation is 375.0 ft. The latest reading is 356.08 ft. Its surface sits at 95% of its full pool elevation — a ratio of heights, which is not the same as the share of water stored.

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Common questions

Is Kentucky Lake full?

No. Kentucky Lake is 18.9 ft below full pool (375.0 ft).

Is Kentucky Lake low?

Yes — the level is low. Confirm with Tennessee Valley Authority before you go.

How deep is Kentucky Lake?

This page publishes surface level, not depth. The latest reading is 356.08 ft. Full pool is 375.0 ft. Depth varies by location on the lake.

What is the water temperature at Kentucky Lake?

No water temperature is published for Kentucky Lake.

Can I launch a boat at Kentucky Lake?

Water is low. Confirm access with Tennessee Valley Authority before you go — this page does not track individual boat ramps.

About Kentucky Lake

Embed this lake

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Preview

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