Grayson Lake Water Level

Kentucky · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

44.59 ft

Grayson Lake is current reading available and falling (-0.16 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Grayson Lake sits historically

TODAY 44.59 ftRECORD LOW39.53 ft2026-04-17RECORD HIGH48.25 ft2026-05-28

Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.01 ft

7-day change

-0.16 ft

30-day change

-1.08 ft

1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-1644.5–45.8 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-1738.5–49.3 ft2026-08-15

Grayson Lake records and averages

Current level44.59 ft
Record high48.25 ft (2026-05-28)
Record low39.53 ft (2026-04-17)
Average of all readings43.75 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Grayson Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Grayson Lake sits at 44.59 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.08 ft.

What is the water level at Grayson Lake today?

The most recent reading is 44.59 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Grayson Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 48.25 ft on 2026-05-28. The lowest is 39.53 ft on 2026-04-17. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Grayson Lake low 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. Grayson Lake has fallen 1.08 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Grayson Lake changed over the past year?

Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 48.25 ft and a record low of 39.53 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.