Water level
548.97ft NGVD29
-1.81 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Barren River Lake was at 548.97 ft on October 26, falling 1.81 ft over the past week.
KentuckyReservoir, 9,460 acres
Barren River Lake conditions today
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548.97ft
Down 1.81 ft this week
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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 76°F. Tuesday: E wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 76°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Kentucky
- Surface area
- 9,460 acres
- USGS gauge
- 03312900, Barren River Lake near Finney, KY
- Coordinates
- 36.8931° N, 86.1250° W
Background reading: Barren River Lake on Wikipedia
About Barren River Lake
Set in Kentucky, Barren River Lake is a 9,460-acre reservoir.
We read the level from USGS gauge 03312900, listed as Barren River Lake near Finney, KY. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Barren River Lake questions
Is it windy on Barren River Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 76°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Barren River Lake right now?
Barren River Lake was at 548.97 ft on October 26, falling 1.81 ft over the past week.
How big is Barren River Lake?
Barren River Lake covers about 9,460 acres (15 square miles) of surface water.
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