Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Barren River Lake Dam
65.2% full
Capacity
349.57 hm³
Volume stored
228 hm³
Coordinates
36.897°N, 86.125°W
Last updated
2026-06-11
Current fill
65.2%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
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. Design capacity is unavailable for this site, so fill % is estimated against the 5-year maximum storage and may overstate fullness. Last reading: 2026-06-11.
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About Barren River Lake Dam
As of June 11, 2026, Barren River Lake Dam is filled to 65.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 228 hm³ of water out of a maximum 350 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 11.5 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Barren River Lake Dam — 329 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 11, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 28.5% (February 14, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (October 18, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kentucky basin at 36.897°N, 86.125°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 65.2%
- Water stored
- 228 hm³
- Total capacity
- 350 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 11.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 36.897°N, 86.125°W
- Last updated
- June 11, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 65.2% | 228 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 65.1% | 228 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 64.7% | 226 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 64.1% | 224 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 64.0% | 224 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 63.9% | 223 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 63.8% | 223 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 63.7% | 223 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 63.6% | 222 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 63.4% | 222 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 63.2% | 221 |
| 31 May 2026 | 62.8% | 220 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Barren River Lake Dam?
As of June 11, 2026, Barren River Lake Dam is at 65.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 228 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Barren River Lake Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 11, 2026, Barren River Lake Dam is within its normal operating range at 65.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Barren River Lake Dam rising or falling?
The level at Barren River Lake Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Barren River Lake Dam hold?
Barren River Lake Dam has a total capacity of 350 hm³.
Where is Barren River Lake Dam reservoir located?
Barren River Lake Dam is located in Kentucky, United States, within the Kentucky basin (coordinates 36.897°N, 86.125°W).
What is Barren River Lake Dam used for?
Barren River Lake Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.