Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Laurel Dam
91.0% full
Capacity
490.31 hm³
Volume stored
446 hm³
Coordinates
36.962°N, 84.268°W
Last updated
2026-06-12
Current fill
91.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.4%losing
vs 1 year ago
-1.4%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: 2026-06-12.
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About Laurel Dam
As of June 12, 2026, Laurel Dam is filled to 91.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 446 hm³ of water out of a maximum 490 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.4 pts), and it is 1.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Laurel Dam — 330 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 12, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 82.8% (February 12, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (July 19, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kentucky basin at 36.962°N, 84.268°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 91.0%
- Water stored
- 446 hm³
- Total capacity
- 490 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 36.962°N, 84.268°W
- Last updated
- June 12, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 91.0% | 446 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 91.4% | 448 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 92.2% | 452 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 92.2% | 452 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 92.3% | 452 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 92.2% | 452 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 92.3% | 452 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 92.4% | 453 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 92.4% | 453 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 92.5% | 454 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 92.5% | 454 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 92.6% | 454 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Laurel Dam?
As of June 12, 2026, Laurel Dam is at 91.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 446 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Laurel Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 12, 2026, Laurel Dam is high at 91.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Laurel Dam rising or falling?
The level at Laurel Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.4 points).
How much water can Laurel Dam hold?
Laurel Dam has a total capacity of 490 hm³.
Where is Laurel Dam reservoir located?
Laurel Dam is located in Kentucky, United States, within the Kentucky basin (coordinates 36.962°N, 84.268°W).
What is Laurel Dam used for?
Laurel Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.