Yatesville Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Yatesville Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers This page is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District Public Affairs Office: https://www.usace.army.mil/SocialMedia/ (3,805 acres).

Yatesville Lake is located entirely in Lawrence County, Kentucky, on Blaine Creek; a tributary of the Big Sandy River. It was built under the Flood Control Act of 1965. The dam is rockfill, with a central impervious core and founded on rock. The length of the lake and boatable arms is 20.6 miles upstream from the dam and 18.1 miles upstream from where it flows into the Big Sandy River. The maximum

depth of the lake is 60 feet with an average mean depth of 17.7 feet. The shoreline measures 93.9 miles at summer pool level. The lake's watershed is 208 miles. Winter Pool Elevation - 624.0 m.s.l. (1,745 acres) Summer Pool Elevation - 630.0 m.s.l. (2,242 acres) Flood Pool Elevation - 645.0 m.s.l.

Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) is different than swimming in a pool due to wave action, currents, d...
08/09/2025

Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) is different than swimming in a pool due to wave action, currents, depth, and no close access to safe ways to get out of the water. Swimming in undesignated areas is the leading activity for most drownings that occur at USACE lakes and river projects, so be prepared and please wear a life jacket when swimming, floating, and playing in open water. !

08/09/2025

Daily Lake Conditions: 8/9/2025

Lake Elevation: 630.30 (ft)
Outflow Elevation: 570.73 (ft)
Lake Temperature: 74.0 (F)

24hr Precipitation: 0.02 (in)

Lake Appearance: Clear

Before you set out on your next water adventure, please make sure everyone including yourself is wearing a properly-fitt...
08/06/2025

Before you set out on your next water adventure, please make sure everyone including yourself is wearing a properly-fitted life jacket. Please Wear It!

08/06/2025

Daily Lake Conditions: 8/6/2025

Lake Elevation: 630.23 (ft)
Outflow Elevation: 570.75 (ft)
Lake Temperature: 72.9 (F)

24hr Precipitation: 0.00 (in)

Lake Appearance: Clear

08/05/2025

📘 The 2025-26 Migratory Bird Hunting Guide is now available at fw.ky.gov!

🕊️ Dove quota hunt applications are open NOW through Aug. 15!
Apply for a chance to hunt managed public land on opening day (Sept. 1) or Sept. 6 at:
📍 Big Rivers WMA (Crittenden Co.) – Noon–5 p.m. CT
📍 Welch Tract, Kentucky River WMA (Henry Co.) – 1–6 p.m. ET
➡️ Fields closed between hunt days; reopen Sept. 7
💡 Kentucky River WMA requires non-toxic shot

👩‍👧 Mentor/youth dove quota hunts are also available Sept. 1 at:
📍 Higginson-Henry WMA (Union Co.)
📍 Mullins WMA (Kenton Co.)
📍 Private field (Lincoln Co.)

🔗 Apply and learn more at the Migratory Bird Hunting page: http://fw.ky.gov
✅ Don’t forget your HIP survey and Hunter Ed.
👥 A guest is allowed but must be with the drawn hunter.

08/05/2025

Daily Lake Conditions: 8/5/2025

Lake Elevation: 630.26 (ft)
Outflow Elevation: 570.75 (ft)
Lake Temperature: 74.6 (F)

24hr Precipitation: 0.00 (in)

Lake Appearance: Clear

08/04/2025

Daily Lake Conditions: 8/4/2025

Lake Elevation: 630.28 (ft)
Outflow Elevation: 570.75 (ft)
Lake Temperature: 71.3 (F)

24hr Precipitation: 0.00 (in)

Lake Appearance: Clear

08/03/2025

Daily Lake Conditions: 8/3/2025

Lake Elevation: 630.29 (ft)
Outflow Elevation: 570.75 (ft)
Lake Temperature: 72.5 (F)

24hr Precipitation: 0.00 (in)

Lake Appearance: Murky

08/02/2025

Daily Lake Conditions: 8/2/2025

Lake Elevation: 630.31 (ft)
Outflow Elevation: 570.75 (ft)
Lake Temperature: 74.8 (F)

24hr Precipitation: 0.05 (in)

Lake Appearance: Murky

Riding on an inflatable raft can be fun until you fall off and you’re fighting to stay alive. Even if you know how to sw...
07/30/2025

Riding on an inflatable raft can be fun until you fall off and you’re fighting to stay alive. Even if you know how to swim, please wear a life jacket when in, on, or near open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) because the conditions are a lot different than they are in a pool. Please Wear It!

07/30/2025

Daily Lake Conditions: 7/30/2025

Lake Elevation: 630.36 (ft)
Outflow Elevation: 570.75 (ft)
Lake Temperature: 77.4 (F)

24hr Precipitation: 0.00 (in)

Lake Appearance: Murky

07/29/2025

Daily Lake Conditions: 7/29/2025

Lake Elevation: 630.36 (ft)
Outflow Elevation: 570.75 (ft)
Lake Temperature: 78.9 (F)

24hr Precipitation: 0.05 (in)

Lake Appearance: Murky

Address

708 Yatesville Dam Road
Louisa, KY
41230

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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+16066862412

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