Barren River Lake Water Level

WATER LEVEL

551.51

Feet MSL

Monday, September 28, 2026
11:30:00 PM
Level is 0.49 feet
below full pool of 552.00

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Level Base: MSL
Full Pool: 552.00 feet
Winter Pool: 525.00 feet
Flood Pool: 590.00 feet

Change Since Yesterday:

0.08 Feet
Level Controlled by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dam Name: Barren River Lake Dam (CELRL)
Mount Gilead Lake Dam (RANDALL BUSHONG)
Barren River Lock & Dam 1 (CELRL)
Mill Creek Mps 4 (CITY OF TOMPKINSVILLE)

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U.S. Drought Monitor

KY Natural Resource Office

Drought Intensity:
	D0 - Abnormally Dry
	D1 - Moderate Drought
	D2 - Severe Drought
	D3 - Extreme Drought
	D4 - Exceptional Drought

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

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