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.

About reservoirs in Kentucky

As of September 11, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Kentucky that report live levels hold roughly 9,433 hm³ of water — about 59.4% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Kentucky's reservoirs are within their normal operating range.

Across the region, 1 is low. Martins Fork Dam is the fullest at 102.8%, while Kentucky Dam is the lowest at 39.9%.

Over the most recent week on record, 2 reservoirs fell across Kentucky.

Storage figures for Kentucky come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from September 11, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Kentucky at a glance

Reservoirs tracked: 17
Average fill: 59.4%
Water stored: 9,433 hm³
Combined capacity: 15,894 hm³
Fullest: Martins Fork Dam (102.8%)
Lowest: Kentucky Dam (39.9%)
Last updated: September 11, 2026

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