Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Taylorsville Lake
65.2% full
Capacity
165.9 hm³
Volume stored
108 hm³
Coordinates
38.004°N, 85.307°W
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
65.2%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-0.3%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: 2026-07-29.
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About Taylorsville Lake
As of July 29, 2026, Taylorsville Lake is filled to 65.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 108 hm³ of water out of a maximum 166 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 sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Taylorsville Lake — 327 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 60.0% (December 24, 2021) to a high of 100.0% (June 29, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around August.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kentucky basin at 38.004°N, 85.307°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 65.2%
- Water stored
- 108 hm³
- Total capacity
- 166 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 38.004°N, 85.307°W
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 65.2% | 108 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 65.1% | 108 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 64.8% | 108 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 65.1% | 108 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 65.9% | 109 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 67.0% | 111 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 68.0% | 113 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 68.4% | 114 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 65.4% | 109 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 65.0% | 108 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 64.9% | 108 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 64.6% | 107 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Taylorsville Lake?
As of July 29, 2026, Taylorsville Lake is at 65.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 108 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Taylorsville Lake reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Taylorsville Lake is within its normal operating range at 65.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Taylorsville Lake rising or falling?
The level at Taylorsville Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Taylorsville Lake hold?
Taylorsville Lake has a total capacity of 166 hm³.
Where is Taylorsville Lake reservoir located?
Taylorsville Lake is located in Kentucky, United States, within the Kentucky basin (coordinates 38.004°N, 85.307°W).
What is Taylorsville Lake used for?
Taylorsville Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.