Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Laurel Dam
88.0% full
Capacity
501.56 hm³
Volume stored
441 hm³
Coordinates
36.962°N, 84.268°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
88.0%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-2.1%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: 2026-07-30.
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About Laurel Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Laurel Dam is filled to 88.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 441 hm³ of water out of a maximum 502 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 2.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Laurel Dam — 328 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 87.1% (July 5, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (February 13, 2022). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around July.
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
- 88.0%
- Water stored
- 441 hm³
- Total capacity
- 502 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 2.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 36.962°N, 84.268°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 88.0% | 441 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 88.0% | 441 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 87.8% | 441 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 87.9% | 441 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 87.9% | 441 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 88.0% | 441 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 88.0% | 441 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 87.9% | 441 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 87.8% | 441 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 87.5% | 439 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 87.5% | 439 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 87.4% | 439 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Laurel Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Laurel Dam is at 88.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 441 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Laurel Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Laurel Dam is high at 88.0% 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 (0.0 points).
How much water can Laurel Dam hold?
Laurel Dam has a total capacity of 502 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.