Major Flood
596 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
590 ft
Minor Flood
590 ft
Action Stage
588 ft
What Floods at Each Level
618 ft
Top of dam.
590 ft
Flood pool, spillway elevation.
586 ft
Record elevation on 04/16/2025.
573 ft
Quarry Road access road and upper parking lot flood, Bailey's Point access road floods.
572 ft
State Park upper parking lot and boat ramp flood.
568 ft
Browns Ford parking lot floods.
565 ft
Bailey's Point camp loop road floods, some sites unusable.
564 ft
State Park golf course floods.
561 ft
Walnut Creek Marina parking lot floods.
560 ft
Access road to Girl Scout Camp floods.
557 ft
Bailey's Point ramp and Quarry Road parking lot floods.
554 ft
State Park beach closes.
552 ft
Summer Pool.
547 ft
State Park and Quarry Road swim areas dry.
536 ft
Browns Ford ramp unusable.
531 ft
Beaver Creek ramp unusable.
530 ft
Walnut Creek ramp unusable.
525 ft
Winter Pool.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | 586.05 ft | — |
| Mar 8, 1989 | 583 ft | — |
| May 24, 1983 | 582 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Barren River at Barren River Lake?
The Barren River at Barren River Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03312900) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Barren River at Barren River Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Barren River at Barren River Lake is 590 feet. Action stage begins at 588 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 590 feet, and major flooding at 596 feet.
How do I get alerts when Barren River rises?
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Where is the Barren River at Barren River Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allen County, Kentucky at coordinates 36.8919°N, 86.1242°W. USGS site number: 03312900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- The future pool levels are furnished by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These forecasts do not account for future precipitation.