Lake Levels & Conditions

Lake Barkley Levels

Lake Barkley Kentucky Lake Lake Level Forecasts

Lake Barkley data reported from TVA as of 6 AM CDT Apr. 30

	Upper Stage	Lower Stage
Lake Barkley	358.9'	304.5'
Normal:	358.8'	302.0'
From Normal:	+0.1	+2.5
Last Hour Discharge:	8,600 cfs / Low
Water Clarity:	Some Stain
Generation Schedule:	04/30/2024, Midnight - 6 AM CDT - 1 generators 04/30/2024, 6 AM - Midnight CDT - 2 or more generators

Lake Barkley Operating Guide

Summer Pool 359.0': May 1 - Jul 4

Winter Pool 354.0': Dec 1 - Mar 31

Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley are connected by a free-flowing canal. Although Lake Barkley is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, both lakes share the same normal elevations. TVA and USACE cordinate the management of the lakes' levels, especially during significant rainfall or flooding events.

Lake Barkley Records

• Lake Barkley Record High:  372.49' - 5/04/2011
• Lake Barkley Record Low:  352.3' - 4/19/1982
• Lake Barkley Record cfs:  303,000 - 5/04/11
• Lake Barkley Lower Record High:  350.8' - 5/04/11