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Lake Cumberland
 Somerset, KY 42501
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Max Depth: Over 150ft/46m
Average Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m
Entry Type: Shore
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Rating: 2.00 by 2 divers
Spring: Under 50°F/10°C
Summer: 81-85°F/27-29°C
Fall: 66-70°F/19-21°C
Winter: 50-55°F/10-13°C
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Lake Cumberland is a shore accessible fresh water dive site, located in Somerset, KY 42501. This dive site has an average rating of 2.00 out of 5 from 2 scuba divers. The maximum depth is over 150ft/46m. The average visibility is 16-20ft/5-6m.
Lake Cumberland is the largest lake in Kentucky at over 100 miles long with a maximum depth of 200 feet. Explore the submerged towns full of ruined houses, fallen trees and even a house boat. The best time to explore Lake Cumberland is during summer when water temperatures are warmest and visibilty may reach up to 20 feet.
Lake Cumberland was created in 1950 by the construction of Wolf Creek Dam at a cost of $80.4M Cost to repair a leak in the dam (discovered in 1967) during the late 1970’s: $96.4M Primary reasons for construction were hydroelectric power and a means for flood control Shoreline measures 1,255 miles Lake spread over 65,530 acres Main lake is 101 miles long and over a mile wide at the widest point Over 1,500 houseboats float on Lake Cumberland. Elevation: 760’ above mean sea level Depth: Average is 90’ Max of 200’ (in original river channel near the dam)