Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Kentucky Dam
45.7% full
Capacity
7,558.12 hm³
Volume stored
3458 hm³
Coordinates
37.014°N, 88.268°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
45.7%vs 7 days ago
+0.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-3.0%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: 2026-07-30.
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About Kentucky Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Kentucky Dam is filled to 45.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3,458 hm³ of water out of a maximum 7,558 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 (+0.2 pts), and it is 3.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kentucky Dam — 330 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 33.9% (January 31, 2022) to a high of 50.3% (May 26, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kentucky basin at 37.014°N, 88.268°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 45.7%
- Water stored
- 3,458 hm³
- Total capacity
- 7,558 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 37.014°N, 88.268°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 45.7% | 3,458 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 45.5% | 3,438 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 45.9% | 3,472 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 46.3% | 3,502 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 46.0% | 3,479 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 46.2% | 3,493 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 46.2% | 3,493 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 46.2% | 3,495 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 3,447 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 45.9% | 3,472 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 46.1% | 3,484 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 46.3% | 3,497 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kentucky Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Kentucky Dam is at 45.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 3,458 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Kentucky Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Kentucky Dam is within its normal operating range at 45.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kentucky Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kentucky Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.2 points).
How much water can Kentucky Dam hold?
Kentucky Dam has a total capacity of 7,558 hm³.
Where is Kentucky Dam reservoir located?
Kentucky Dam is located in Kentucky, United States, within the Kentucky basin (coordinates 37.014°N, 88.268°W).
What is Kentucky Dam used for?
Kentucky Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.