West Virginia Lake Levels
Current water level for 11 lakes and reservoirs in West Virginia, updated daily from public agency data.
West Virginia lake register
Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies
| Lake / reservoirLake / reservoir | Current levelLevel | 7-day change7-day |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Fork Lake | 592.09 ft592.1 ft | +0.31 ft+0.3 ft |
| Bluestone Lake | 1423.06 ft1423.1 ft | +12.63 ft+12.6 ft |
| Burnsville Lake | 790.12 ft790.1 ft | +0.76 ft+0.8 ft |
| Cheat Lake | 868.59 ft868.6 ft | -0.98 ft-1.0 ft |
| East Lynn Lake | 662.80 ft662.8 ft | +0.53 ft+0.5 ft |
| Jennings Randolph Lake | 1449.30 ft1449.3 ft | +3.57 ft+3.6 ft |
| R.D. Bailey Lake | 1035.52 ft1035.5 ft | -0.05 ft-0.1 ft |
| Stonewall Jackson Lake | 1071.94 ft1071.9 ft | -0.63 ft-0.6 ft |
| Summersville Lake | 1628.62 ft1628.6 ft | -4.89 ft-4.9 ft |
| Sutton Lake | 925.37 ft925.4 ft | +1.86 ft+1.9 ft |
| Tygart Lake | 1080.46 ft1080.5 ft | +4.87 ft+4.9 ft |
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West Virginia lake levels: common questions
Are West Virginia lakes low right now?
0 of the 10 West Virginia lakes with enough history to compare are in the bottom quarter of their own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.
Which West Virginia lake has changed most this week?
Bluestone Lake has risen the most, +12.63 ft over seven days, and Summersville Lake has fallen the most at -4.89 ft.
How often do West Virginia lake levels update?
Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.