Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Paintsville Lake
100.8% full
Capacity
50.2 hm³
Volume stored
51 hm³
Coordinates
37.840°N, 82.874°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
100.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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.
Catchment Weather
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About Paintsville Lake
As of July 30, 2026, Paintsville Lake is filled to 100.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 51 hm³ of water out of a maximum 50 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).
Across the readings we hold for Paintsville Lake — 47 data points between June 14, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.9% (June 25, 2026) to a high of 102.1% (June 29, 2026).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kentucky basin at 37.840°N, 82.874°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.8%
- Water stored
- 51 hm³
- Total capacity
- 50 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 37.840°N, 82.874°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 100.8% | 51 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 100.8% | 51 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 100.8% | 51 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 100.9% | 51 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 101.0% | 51 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 101.1% | 51 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 101.3% | 51 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 101.4% | 51 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 101.6% | 51 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 101.6% | 51 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 101.8% | 51 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 101.8% | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Paintsville Lake?
As of July 30, 2026, Paintsville Lake is at 100.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 51 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Paintsville Lake reservoir full?
Paintsville Lake is essentially full, sitting at 100.8% of capacity as of July 30, 2026.
Is the water level at Paintsville Lake rising or falling?
The level at Paintsville Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Paintsville Lake hold?
Paintsville Lake has a total capacity of 50 hm³.
Where is Paintsville Lake reservoir located?
Paintsville Lake is located in Kentucky, United States, within the Kentucky basin (coordinates 37.840°N, 82.874°W).
What is Paintsville Lake used for?
Paintsville Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.