Nolin River Lake water level
Nolin River · Kentucky · operated by USACE Louisville (Nolin Dam)
Nolin River Lake is at 515.8 ft as of Jun 22, 2026, per USGS data; full pool is 515 ft.
no live reading 0.8 ft above full pool
usgs updated Jun 22, 2026
515.8
water level (ft msl)
0.8
ft above full pool
−0.03
24-hour change (ft)
515
full pool (ft ref.)
Can I launch? Yes — most ramps usable.
Lake is near full pool — most ramps should be open. Confirm your specific ramp before you go.
~30-day trend · reservoir elevation
515.8 515.8 now 515.8
About Nolin River Lake
Full pool
515 ft
Capacity
—
Dam / operator
USACE Louisville (Nolin Dam)
River / basin
Nolin River
State
Kentucky
Data feed
usgs
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Nolin River Lake — questions
How full is Nolin River Lake right now?
The most recent reading puts Nolin River Lake at 515.8 feet.
Can I launch a boat at Nolin River Lake?
Lake is near full pool — most ramps should be open. Confirm your specific ramp before you go. Individual ramps open and close on their own schedules and on local hazards.
Where does Nolin River Lake's level come from?
LakeLevelNow pulls it from the usgs public water-data feed. The reading is timestamped in the gauge above.
Who operates Nolin River Lake?
Nolin River Lake, on the Nolin River, is operated by USACE Louisville (Nolin Dam). Reservoir releases, flood-control drawdowns, and water-supply decisions are theirs.