Most life was wiped out, and the creatures that did survive huddled in small pockets of open water, where hot springs continued to bubble up. This was Snowball Earth â a deep freeze that began around 715 million years ago and held Earth in its icy grip for a good 120 million years. There are no other comparable glacial periods on Earth.
Lake Barkley Lake Levels. The lake's level is fluctuated from summer to winter for flood control purposes. Summer pool (359 ft. sea level) is normally reached by May 1. The water level begins dropping gradually on July 1, and winter pool (354 ft.) is reached by December 1.
Wouldnât you rather VACATION in the CENTER of it all? Lake Barkley is host to many attractions like our 22-acre water park, Mineral Mound State Park 18 hole Golf Course and the Rose Hill Museum. Lake Barkleyâs convenient location, in the middle of western Kentucky, makes getting anywhere quick and easy.