Buckhorn Lake Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Buckhorn Lake today?

Buckhorn Lake water levels are measured at USGS gauge BUCKHORN LAKE AT BUCKHORN, KY; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Buckhorn Lake high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Buckhorn Lake — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Buckhorn Lake, measured at USGS station BUCKHORN LAKE AT BUCKHORN, KY (1.9 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

82.15 ft

Updated 31 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.18 ft

30-day avg: 82.33 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-04Range: 82.14–83.09 ft2026-09-01

Buckhorn Lake is currently 0.2 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Buckhorn Lake (3)

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park — Gays Creek, Kentucky
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Buckhorn Lake Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Buckhorn Lake today?

The USGS gauge for Buckhorn Lake (BUCKHORN LAKE AT BUCKHORN, KY) currently reads a gauge height of 82.15 feet, 0.2 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Buckhorn Lake high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Buckhorn Lake is 0.2 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Buckhorn Lake?

BoatLaunchMap lists 3 boat ramps on Buckhorn Lake, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 03280800. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.