Green River Lake Water Level
Kentucky · Green River
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Water level history
About Green River Lake
Green River Lake is a reservoir on the Green River in Kentucky, operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its full summer pool sits at 675 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS) and update hourly.
Understanding Green River Lake's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers targets when Green River Lake is completely filled — 675 feet above sea level. Above that line the Corps deliberately keeps empty "flood storage" to absorb heavy rain, so the lake rarely sits far above 675 ft for long. A reading a few feet under full is usually just the normal operating band rather than a sign of drought.
In a normal year Green River Lake sits highest through the summer recreation season and lower over winter, when the Corps makes room for storms. Extended dry spells in late summer and fall are what usually pull the lake noticeably below full pool.
The recent high and low above are drawn from the published history available for Green River Lake, so they show how today compares over that record rather than an all-time extreme. The 12-month and 5-year chart views make the trend and the lake's usual seasonal shape easy to see.
Green River Lake — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Green River Lake?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Green River Lake's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS).
What is full pool for Green River Lake?
Green River Lake's full summer pool is 675 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Green River Lake?
Green River Lake is operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Green River.
Where is Green River Lake located?
Green River Lake is in Kentucky, on the Green River.
Why is Green River Lake low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lowers the pool for flood storage, power, or water supply — and recover after rain and snowmelt. The history chart above shows the recent trend.
What are the record high and low levels for Green River Lake?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Green River Lake.
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