Martins Fork Lake At Martins Fork Dam Near Smith Reservoir
As of August 6, 2026, Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith is holding 17 ft of water — 100% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith
Martins Fork Lake is a reservoir located in the Harlan County of Kentucky. The lake was created in 1979 by the US Army Corps of Engineers to control floodwaters on the Cumberland River. The lake's hydrology is largely influenced by the Cumberland River, with a small portion of the inflow coming from the Martins Fork River. The lake's surface flow is primarily dependent on rainfall and snowpack. Agriculture is not a significant factor in the area, but the lake supports a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and camping. The lake is home to several species of fish, including bass, crappie, and catfish, making it a popular destination for anglers. Overall, Martins Fork Lake provides a valuable source of water for the surrounding communities and serves as a popular recreational destination.
Daily levels at Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L
mg/l · code 00300
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
PH, water, unfiltered, field, standard units
std units · code 00400
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C
uS/cm @25C · code 00095
Temperature, water, °C
deg C · code 00010
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Martins Fork Near Smith | 16 cfs | → |
| Martins Fork Above Smith | 12 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River Near Harlan | 157 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Jonesville | 100 cfs | → |
| Poor Fork At Cumberland | 40 cfs | → |
| Clinch River Near Looneys Gap | 1,750 cfs | → |
About Martins Fork Lk At Martins Fk Dam Nr Smith
What is the water level at Martins Fork Lake At Martins Fork Dam Near Smith Reservoir right now?
As of August 6, 2026, Martins Fork Lake At Martins Fork Dam Near Smith Reservoir is holding 17 ft, about 100% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is Martins Fork Lake At Martins Fork Dam Near Smith Reservoir high or low right now?
Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.
Where does the data for Martins Fork Lake At Martins Fork Dam Near Smith come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.