Nolin Lake Water Level
Kentucky · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
115.44 ft
Nolin Lake is about average for this time of year and steady (+0.12 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.04 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 56% of August readings on record
Where Nolin Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 3.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.04 ft
7-day change
+0.12 ft
30-day change
-4.40 ft
1-year change
+0.98 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (3.0 years)
Nolin Lake records and averages
| Current level | 115.44 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 156.27 ft (2025-04-17) |
| Record low | 91.91 ft (2025-12-03) |
| Average of all readings | 110.25 ft |
| Data span | 3.0 years (1,067 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nolin Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Nolin Lake sits at 115.44 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 4.40 ft.
What is the water level at Nolin Lake today?
The most recent reading is 115.44 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 Nolin Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 156.27 ft on 2025-04-17. The lowest is 91.91 ft on 2025-12-03. Our record covers about 3.0 years of readings.
Is Nolin Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 56% of them — about average 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 Nolin 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. Nolin Lake has fallen 4.40 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Nolin Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +0.98 ft compared with this date last year (115.44 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 3.0 years, with a record high of 156.27 ft and a record low of 91.91 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.