Name: Barren River Lake water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at Barren River Lake?

Accepted Answer

Barren River Lake's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from USGS gauge 03312900 and updated continuously. The 7-day trend, full-pool comparison, and a multi-year history chart are all on this page.

Question 2

What is the full pool elevation for Barren River Lake?

Accepted Answer

Barren River Lake has a full pool elevation of 552 ft (NGVD29). Surface area at full pool is 10,100 acres.

Question 3

How is Barren River Lake's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for Barren River Lake is measured by USGS gauge 03312900. Lakebrief polls the upstream feed continuously and renders the latest reading, recent trend, and multi-year context.

Question 4

What is the historical low water level for Barren River Lake?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for Barren River Lake is approximately 519 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 526 ft.

Barren River Lake water level