
Lake levels
Yatesville Lake, KY
- water level
- 629.62 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Below full
- 0.38 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.26 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- +0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.26 ft
- Below full
- 0.38 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.62 ft
In brief
Yatesville Lake stood at 629.62 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.38 feet below its full pool of 630 feet. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 2020.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 629.62 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 630.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 645.00 ft |
| Record high | 641.36 ft (2021-03-04) |
| Record low | 623.44 ft (2025-01-09) |
| Average of all readings | 628.34 ft |
| Data span | 6 years (2,250 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Yatesville Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Yatesville Lake sits at 629.62 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 0.38 ft below full pool of 630.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.26 ft.
What is the water level at Yatesville Lake today?
The most recent reading at Yatesville Lake is 629.62 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 Yatesville Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Yatesville Lake in our records is 641.36 ft on 2021-03-04. The lowest is 623.44 ft on 2025-01-09. Our record covers about 6 years of readings.
Is Yatesville Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 25% 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 Yatesville 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. Yatesville Lake has fallen 0.26 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 Yatesville Lake changed over the past year?
Yatesville Lake is -0.62 ft compared with this date last year (629.62 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6 years, with a record high of 641.36 ft and a record low of 623.44 ft.
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Quote this reading
Yatesville Lake stood at 629.62 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.38 feet below its full pool of 630 feet. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 2020.
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yatesville-lake-ky-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Yatesville Lake water level, 2020 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ky/yatesville-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.