Water level
999.89ft above sea level
-0.20 ft in 7 daysOct 12Oct 19Oct 26
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Laurel River Lake was at 999.89 ft on October 26, falling 0.20 ft over the past week.
KentuckyReservoir, 5,963 acres
Laurel River Lake conditions today
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Water level
999.89ft
Down 0.20 ft this week
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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 72°F. Tuesday: ENE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 74°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Kentucky
- Surface area
- 5,963 acres
- Dam completed
- 1964
- Operator
- Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Level source
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, LAUREL HEADWATER NEAR CORBIN
- Coordinates
- 36.9635° N, 84.2192° W
Background reading: Laurel River Lake on Wikipedia
About Laurel River Lake
Laurel River Lake covers about 5,963 acres in Kentucky and is classed as a reservoir. Its dam was completed in 1964, and the lake is operated by Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at LAUREL HEADWATER NEAR CORBIN, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Laurel River Lake questions
Is it windy on Laurel River Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 72°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Laurel River Lake right now?
Laurel River Lake was at 999.89 ft on October 26, falling 0.20 ft over the past week.
How big is Laurel River Lake?
Laurel River Lake covers about 5,963 acres (9.3 square miles) of surface water.
Who manages Laurel River Lake?
Laurel River Lake is operated by Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Boating rules, closures and ramp hours come from the operator and the state wildlife agency.
When was Laurel River Lake built?
The dam that forms Laurel River Lake was completed in 1964.
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