Reservoir · West Virginia · United States · USACE CWMS
Beech Fork Lake
94.3% full
Capacity
11.32 hm³
Volume stored
11 hm³
Coordinates
38.304°N, 82.416°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
94.3%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+1.1%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-30.
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About Beech Fork Lake
As of July 30, 2026, Beech Fork Lake is filled to 94.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 11 hm³ of water out of a maximum 11 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 1.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Beech Fork Lake — 100 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 85.0% (June 20, 2026) to a high of 105.0% (August 18, 2021).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the West Virginia basin at 38.304°N, 82.416°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.3%
- Water stored
- 11 hm³
- Total capacity
- 11 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- West Virginia
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 38.304°N, 82.416°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 94.3% | 11 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 94.3% | 11 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 93.2% | 11 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 91.7% | 10 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 91.9% | 10 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 92.1% | 10 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 92.5% | 10 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 92.8% | 11 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 92.8% | 11 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 92.6% | 10 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 92.8% | 11 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 92.8% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Beech Fork Lake?
As of July 30, 2026, Beech Fork Lake is at 94.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 11 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Beech Fork Lake reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Beech Fork Lake is high at 94.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Beech Fork Lake rising or falling?
The level at Beech Fork Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Beech Fork Lake hold?
Beech Fork Lake has a total capacity of 11 hm³.
Where is Beech Fork Lake reservoir located?
Beech Fork Lake is located in West Virginia, United States, within the West Virginia basin (coordinates 38.304°N, 82.416°W).
What is Beech Fork Lake used for?
Beech Fork Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.