Barren River Lake water level · KY
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Barren River Lake (Barren River Lake Near Finney).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 03312900, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
42.79ft
recorded Nov 4, 8:30 AM
−0.57ft
falling
−4.40ft
falling
42.79–50.40ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 42.79 | ↓ 0.27 |
| Nov 3 | 43.06 | ↓ 0.71 |
| Nov 2 | 43.77 | ↓ 0.69 |
| Nov 1 | 44.46 | ↓ 0.66 |
| Oct 31 | 45.12 | ↓ 0.70 |
| Oct 30 | 45.82 | ↓ 0.68 |
| Oct 29 | 46.50 | ↓ 0.69 |
| Oct 28 | 47.19 | ↓ 0.67 |
| Oct 27 | 47.86 | ↓ 0.68 |
| Oct 26 | 48.54 | ↓ 0.56 |
| Oct 25 | 49.10 | ↓ 0.49 |
| Oct 24 | 49.59 | ↓ 0.48 |
| Oct 23 | 50.07 | ↓ 0.33 |
| Oct 22 | 50.40 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 8:57 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Barren River Lake water level questions
- What is the water level at Barren River Lake today?
- 42.79 ft, recorded Nov 4, 8:30 AM at USGS gauge 03312900. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Barren River Lake rising or falling?
- falling — 4.40 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Barren River Lake?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 42.79 ft to 50.40 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Barren River Lake come from?
- USGS gauge 03312900 (Barren River Lake Near Finney), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Barren River Lake?
- This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.
Gage height history
Gage height · USGS gauge 03312900
Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.
Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.
About this lake
- Location
- 36.8920°, -86.1242°
- Gauge datum
- 500 ft
- USGS gauge
- 03312900
- Water temp sensor
- No
Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. Southeast lake wind is often a thermal: light mornings building to a steady breeze by mid-afternoon, with squall lines ahead of cold fronts in the cooler months. Pop-up thunderstorms are the main hazard from June through September.
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