LakeLevelIs Lake Barkley low right now?
Lake Barkley was at 354.99 ft on October 10, 2026, 4.01 ft below its full pool of 359.0 ft. That is 0.16 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Lake Barkley on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 355.06 | +0.03 | −3.9 |
| Oct 9 | 355.03 | +0.04 | −4.0 |
| Oct 8 | 354.99 | −0.08 | −4.0 |
| Oct 7 | 355.07 | +0.02 | −3.9 |
| Oct 6 | 355.05 | −0.02 | −3.9 |
| Oct 5 | 355.07 | −0.06 | −3.9 |
| Oct 4 | 355.13 | +0.07 | −3.9 |
| Oct 3 | 355.06 | −0.08 | −3.9 |
| Oct 2 | 355.14 | +0.04 | −3.9 |
| Oct 1 | 355.10 | ±0.00 | −3.9 |
| Sep 30 | 355.10 | −0.10 | −3.9 |
| Sep 29 | 355.20 | −0.08 | −3.8 |
| Sep 28 | 355.28 | −0.03 | −3.7 |
| Sep 27 | 355.31 | +0.02 | −3.7 |
About Lake Barkley
- Full pool
- 359.0 ft (Top of Normal)
- 10-year range
- 353.7 ft (February 15, 2019) to 367.1 ft (March 4, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — LRN district, BAHK2-BARKLEY
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Barkley
- Kentucky LakeKentucky · 3 mi 355.0 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Cheatham LakeTennessee · 74 mi 385.8 ft +0.4 wk0.8 ft above full pool
- Reelfoot LakeTennessee · 80 mi 281.3 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Rend LakeIllinois · 81 mi 403.6 ft −0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Old Hickory LakeTennessee · 100 mi 444.8 ft −0.2 wkAt full pool
- Rough River LakeKentucky · 103 mi 489.9 ft −0.0 wk5.1 ft below full pool
Questions
Is Lake Barkley low right now?
Lake Barkley was at 354.99 ft on October 10, 2026, 4.01 ft below its full pool of 359.0 ft. That is 0.16 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Lake Barkley?
Full pool (Top of Normal) is 359.0 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 Lake Barkley 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 (LRN district, BAHK2-BARKLEY). Readings are provisional and can be revised.