River KY

Barren River

Kentucky • 37.0056, -86.4173
Length
135 mi
217 km
Elevation
654′ → 392′
262 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.04%
1.9 ft/mi
Drainage
2,078 mi²
5,382 km²
Avg Flow
3,555 cfs
2.1 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
1,454 mi
2,340 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Water Level Gauges on Barren River

There are 2 USGS water level monitoring stations on Barren River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Barren River

There are 13 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Barren River.