LakeLevelIs Barren-Lake low right now?
Barren-Lake was at 550.96 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.04 ft below its full pool of 552.0 ft. That is 0.87 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.05 ft a day.
Barren-Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 550.96 | −0.03 | −1.0 |
| Oct 9 | 550.99 | −0.05 | −1.0 |
| Oct 8 | 551.04 | −0.06 | −1.0 |
| Oct 7 | 551.10 | −0.05 | −0.9 |
| Oct 6 | 551.15 | −0.05 | −0.9 |
| Oct 5 | 551.20 | −0.05 | −0.8 |
| Oct 4 | 551.25 | −0.05 | −0.8 |
| Oct 3 | 551.30 | −0.03 | −0.7 |
| Oct 2 | 551.33 | −0.05 | −0.7 |
| Oct 1 | 551.38 | −0.05 | −0.6 |
| Sep 30 | 551.43 | −0.05 | −0.6 |
| Sep 29 | 551.48 | −0.07 | −0.5 |
| Sep 28 | 551.55 | −0.07 | −0.5 |
| Sep 27 | 551.62 | −0.06 | −0.4 |
About Barren-Lake
- Full pool
- 552.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 528.0 ft (January 13, 2026) to 586.0 ft (April 16, 2025)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — LRL district, Barren-Lake
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Barren-Lake
- Barren River LakeKentucky · 0 mi 551.0 ft −0.3 wk1.0 ft below full pool
- Nolin LakeKentucky · 27 mi 514.5 ft −0.1 wk0.5 ft below full pool
- Cordell Hull LakeTennessee · 43 mi 503.1 ft −0.5 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Dale Hollow LakeTennessee · 45 mi 639.8 ft −0.5 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Green River LakeKentucky · 50 mi 674.2 ft −0.2 wk0.8 ft below full pool
- Green-LakeKentucky · 50 mi 674.2 ft −0.3 wk0.8 ft below full pool
Questions
Is Barren-Lake low right now?
Barren-Lake was at 550.96 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.04 ft below its full pool of 552.0 ft. That is 0.87 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.05 ft a day.
What is full pool for Barren-Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 552.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Barren-Lake level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (LRL district, Barren-Lake). Readings are provisional and can be revised.