Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Barkley Lock and Dam
105.0% full
Capacity
1,071.9 hm³
Volume stored
1156 hm³
Coordinates
37.021°N, 88.223°W
Last updated
2026-06-12
Current fill
105.0%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+11.5%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-06-12.
Catchment Weather
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About Barkley Lock and Dam
As of June 12, 2026, Barkley Lock and Dam is filled to 105.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,156 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,072 hm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 11.5 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Barkley Lock and Dam — 330 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 12, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 69.4% (December 29, 2021) to a high of 105.0% (June 22, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kentucky basin at 37.021°N, 88.223°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 105.0%
- Water stored
- 1,156 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,072 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 11.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 37.021°N, 88.223°W
- Last updated
- June 12, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,156 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,156 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,156 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,152 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,133 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,137 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,141 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,141 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,152 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,152 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,137 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,152 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Barkley Lock and Dam?
As of June 12, 2026, Barkley Lock and Dam is at 105.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,156 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Barkley Lock and Dam reservoir full?
Barkley Lock and Dam is essentially full, sitting at 105.0% of capacity as of June 12, 2026.
Is the water level at Barkley Lock and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Barkley Lock and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Barkley Lock and Dam hold?
Barkley Lock and Dam has a total capacity of 1,072 hm³.
Where is Barkley Lock and Dam reservoir located?
Barkley Lock and Dam is located in Kentucky, United States, within the Kentucky basin (coordinates 37.021°N, 88.223°W).
What is Barkley Lock and Dam used for?
Barkley Lock and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.