
Lake levels
Taylorsville Lake, KY
- water level
- 546.35 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.27 ft
- Below full
- 0.65 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.92 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.27 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.92 ft
- Below full
- 0.65 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.54 ft
In brief
Taylorsville Lake stood at 546.35 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.65 feet below its full pool of 547 feet. That is lower than 63% of October readings since 2013.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 546.35 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 547.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 592.00 ft |
| Record high | 580.78 ft (2025-04-12) |
| Record low | 544.25 ft (2022-11-29) |
| Average of all readings | 548.39 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,671 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Taylorsville Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Taylorsville Lake sits at 546.35 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 0.65 ft below full pool of 547.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.92 ft.
What is the water level at Taylorsville Lake today?
The most recent reading at Taylorsville Lake is 546.35 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Taylorsville Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Taylorsville Lake in our records is 580.78 ft on 2025-04-12. The lowest is 544.25 ft on 2022-11-29. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is Taylorsville Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 37% of them, which we classify as below 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 Taylorsville 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. Taylorsville Lake has fallen 0.92 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Taylorsville Lake changed over the past year?
Taylorsville Lake is -2.54 ft compared with this date last year (546.35 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 580.78 ft and a record low of 544.25 ft.
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Taylorsville Lake stood at 546.35 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.65 feet below its full pool of 547 feet. That is lower than 63% of October readings since 2013.
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taylorsville-lake-ky-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Taylorsville Lake water level, 2013 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ky/taylorsville-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Kentucky lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.