Storage from official US gauges (USGS, USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, CDEC). Fill % uses design capacity from the National Inventory of Dams where available; a few sites without a match fall back to the 5-year maximum.

Major reservoirs — data pending

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5 major reservoirs — data sourcing in progress

Storage is monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE CWMS), but the live feed is currently stale — we are working to restore it. Known capacities: Dewey Lake (0.0 km³), Fishtrap Lake (0.0 km³), Grayson Lake (0.0 km³), Paintsville Lake (0.1 km³), Yatesville Lake (0.0 km³).

Dewey Lake

Sourcing

Capacity: 21 hm³⏳ Pending

Fishtrap Lake

Sourcing

Capacity: 47 hm³⏳ Pending

Grayson Lake

Sourcing

Capacity: 36 hm³⏳ Pending

Paintsville Lake

Sourcing

Capacity: 50 hm³⏳ Pending

Yatesville Lake

Sourcing

Capacity: 47 hm³⏳ Pending

About reservoirs in Kentucky

As of June 12, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Kentucky that report live levels hold roughly 10,513 hm³ of water — about 67.8% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Kentucky's reservoirs are within their normal operating range.

None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Barkley Lock and Dam is the fullest at 105.0%, while Kentucky Dam is the lowest at 48.2%.

Storage figures for Kentucky come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from June 12, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Kentucky at a glance

Reservoirs tracked: 13
Average fill: 67.8%
Water stored: 10,513 hm³
Combined capacity: 15,507 hm³
Fullest: Barkley Lock and Dam (105.0%)
Lowest: Kentucky Dam (48.2%)
Last updated: June 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in Kentucky right now?

As of June 12, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Kentucky that report live levels are 67.8% full overall, holding about 10,513 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in Kentucky?

reservoirs.earth tracks 13 reservoirs in Kentucky, with a combined storage capacity of 15,507 hm³.

Which reservoir in Kentucky is the fullest?

Barkley Lock and Dam is currently the fullest reservoir in Kentucky, at 105.0% of capacity.

Which reservoir in Kentucky is the lowest?

Kentucky Dam is currently the lowest in Kentucky, at 48.2% of capacity.

Where does the reservoir data for Kentucky come from?

All storage figures for Kentucky come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated June 12, 2026.

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