Major Flood
597 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
592 ft
Minor Flood
592 ft
Action Stage
590 ft
What Floods at Each Level
623 ft
Top of dam.
592.2 ft
Record elevation on 05/05/2011
592 ft
Flood pool, spillway elevation.
565 ft
Boat launch difficult and limited parking at Van Buren ramp.
563 ft
Boat launch difficult and limited parking at Chowning Lane ramp.
562 ft
Settlers Trace area inaccessible by road, causeway inundated.
558 ft
Boat launch difficult and limited parking at Settlers Trace ramp.
547 ft
Summer Pool
545 ft
Winter Pool
538 ft
Water below lower end of Chowning Lane ramp.
537.6 ft
Water below lower end of Ashes Creek ramp.
519 ft
Water below lower end of Settlers Trace ramp.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2011 | 592.2 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 1997 | 586.5 ft | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 580.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TVLK2
River
Salt River (KY)
County
Spencer, KY
Coordinates
38.0164°N, 85.3078°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt River (KY) at Taylorsville Lake?
The Salt River (KY) at Taylorsville Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03295597) 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 Salt River (KY) at Taylorsville Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt River (KY) at Taylorsville Lake is 592 feet. Action stage begins at 590 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 592 feet, and major flooding at 597 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt River (KY) rises?
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Where is the Salt River (KY) at Taylorsville Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spencer County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.0164°N, 85.3078°W. USGS site number: 03295597. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.