Posts belonging to Category Flooding

Barren River Lake State Park beach will NOT open for fourth consecutive year

The Barren River Lake State Park beach will NOT open this year, marking the fourth consecutive year that the beach has been closed during the summer.

Barren River Lake water level falling

The Barren River Lake water level is falling.

National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, reminds boaters to WEAR IT! all summer

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and extra traffic is expected on Barren River Lake.

Barren River Lake swimming beaches closed for Memorial Day weekend

Due to high water levels, all Barren River Lake swimming beaches will be closed during the Memorial Day weekend.

Barren River Lake flooding concern is rising as rain forecast rest of the week

Barren River Lake flooding is becoming a greater concern as more rain is predicted through the remainder of the week.

Barren River Lake level rising

The Barren River Lake has reached Summer Pool and is continuing to climb.

Barren River Lake boaters BEWARE!

Barren River Lake boaters are encouraged to use extreme caution on the lake this spring as heavy rains and the rising lake have produced a variety of hazards, in particularly driftwood.

Barren River Lake begins filling

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun the annual process of holding water in Barren River Lake to achieve its summer pool (552 ft.).

2012 at BarrenRiverBlog.com

It is time to look back at the major events of 2012 via BarrenRiverBlog.com.

Barren River Lake drawdown resumes

Barren River Lake’s winter drawdown has resumed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.