Lake Barkley Levels
Lake Barkley data reported from TVA as of 11 AM CST Dec. 05
Upper Stage | Lower Stage | ||
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Lake Barkley |
354.0' |
303.8' |
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Normal: |
354.0' |
302.0' |
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From Normal: |
-0.0 |
+1.8 |
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Last Hour Discharge: |
9,500 cfs / Highly Unlikely |
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Water Clarity: | Normal |
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Generation Schedule: |
12/05/2024, Midnight - 5 AM CST - 1 generators |
Lake Barkley Operating Guide
Summer Pool 359.0': May 1 - Jul 4
Winter Pool 354.0': Dec 1 - Mar 31
Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley are connected by a free-flowing canal. Although Lake Barkley is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, both lakes share the same normal elevations. TVA and USACE cordinate the management of the lakes' levels, especially during significant rainfall or flooding events.
Lake Barkley Records
- Lake Barkley Record High: 372.49' - 5/04/2011
- Lake Barkley Record Low: 352.3' - 4/19/1982
- Lake Barkley Record cfs: 303,000 - 5/04/11
- Lake Barkley Lower Record High: 350.8' - 5/04/11