LakeLevelIs Rough-Lake low right now?
Rough-Lake was at 489.87 ft on October 10, 2026, 5.13 ft below its full pool of 495.0 ft. That is 5.08 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Rough-Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 489.87 | −0.01 | −5.1 |
| Oct 9 | 489.88 | −0.02 | −5.1 |
| Oct 8 | 489.90 | −0.01 | −5.1 |
| Oct 7 | 489.91 | −0.02 | −5.1 |
| Oct 6 | 489.93 | −0.02 | −5.1 |
| Oct 5 | 489.95 | −0.01 | −5.1 |
| Oct 4 | 489.96 | −0.02 | −5.0 |
| Oct 3 | 489.98 | +0.03 | −5.0 |
| Oct 2 | 489.95 | +0.03 | −5.1 |
| Oct 1 | 489.92 | −0.01 | −5.1 |
| Sep 30 | 489.93 | −0.02 | −5.1 |
| Sep 29 | 489.95 | −0.01 | −5.1 |
| Sep 28 | 489.96 | −0.02 | −5.0 |
| Sep 27 | 489.98 | −0.03 | −5.0 |
About Rough-Lake
- Full pool
- 495.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 469.9 ft (March 2, 2026) to 1,310.7 ft (September 12, 2023)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — LRL district, Rough-Lake
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Rough-Lake
- Rough River LakeKentucky · 0 mi 489.9 ft −0.0 wk5.1 ft below full pool
- Nolin LakeKentucky · 28 mi 514.5 ft −0.1 wk0.5 ft below full pool
- Barren River LakeKentucky · 54 mi 551.0 ft −0.3 wk1.0 ft below full pool
- Barren-LakeKentucky · 54 mi 551.0 ft −0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Patoka-LakeIndiana · 57 mi 538.6 ft −0.4 wk2.6 ft above full pool
- Green River LakeKentucky · 69 mi 674.2 ft −0.2 wk0.8 ft below full pool
Questions
Is Rough-Lake low right now?
Rough-Lake was at 489.87 ft on October 10, 2026, 5.13 ft below its full pool of 495.0 ft. That is 5.08 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Rough-Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 495.0 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 Rough-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, Rough-Lake). Readings are provisional and can be revised.