Taylorsville Lake Water Level
Kentucky · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
51.62 ft
Taylorsville Lake is high for this time of year and rising (+4.50 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +1.09 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 99% of August readings on record
Where Taylorsville Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+1.09 ft
7-day change
+4.50 ft
30-day change
+0.67 ft
1-year change
+4.82 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Taylorsville Lake records and averages
| Current level | 51.62 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 80.79 ft (2025-04-11) |
| Record low | 44.25 ft (2022-11-29) |
| Average of all readings | 48.1 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,795 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Taylorsville Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Taylorsville Lake sits at 51.62 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.67 ft.
What is the water level at Taylorsville Lake today?
The most recent reading is 51.62 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 Taylorsville Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 80.79 ft on 2025-04-11. The lowest is 44.25 ft on 2022-11-29. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville 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. Taylorsville Lake has risen 0.67 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Taylorsville Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +4.82 ft compared with this date last year (51.62 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 80.79 ft and a record low of 44.25 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.