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Lake Barkley Information

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Lake Barkley Facts

• Lake Barkley was named for the 35^th Vice-President, Alben Barkley.
• Dam:
  • Barkley Lock and Dam
• Dam GPS Coordinates:
  • N 37^o 1' 14"    W 88^o 13' 25"
• Owned / Managed By:
  • Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Surface Water:
  • Winter Pool - 45,210 Acres
  • Summer Pool - 57,920 Acres
  • Flood Pool - 93,430 Acres
• Shorelength:
  • 1004 Miles
• Depth:
  • Maximum - 68 feet
  • Average - 12 feet
• Average Water Temperature
  • Winter - 49^o ( January - February)
  • Summer - 87^o (July - August)