Buckhorn Lake Water Level
Kentucky · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
83.09 ft
Buckhorn Lake is high for this time of year and rising (+0.81 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.59 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 99% of August readings on record
Where Buckhorn Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 3.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.59 ft
7-day change
+0.81 ft
30-day change
+0.66 ft
1-year change
+0.97 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (3.0 years)
Buckhorn Lake records and averages
| Current level | 83.09 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 136.93 ft (2025-02-20) |
| Record low | 56.35 ft (2026-04-05) |
| Average of all readings | 74.32 ft |
| Data span | 3.0 years (1,071 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buckhorn Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Buckhorn Lake sits at 83.09 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.66 ft.
What is the water level at Buckhorn Lake today?
The most recent reading is 83.09 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Buckhorn Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 136.93 ft on 2025-02-20. The lowest is 56.35 ft on 2026-04-05. Our record covers about 3.0 years of readings.
Is Buckhorn Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 99% of them — high for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Buckhorn Lake changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Buckhorn Lake has risen 0.66 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Buckhorn Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +0.97 ft compared with this date last year (83.09 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 3.0 years, with a record high of 136.93 ft and a record low of 56.35 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Kentucky lake levels.