Reservoir · West Virginia · United States · USACE CWMS
R.D. Bailey Lake
74.0% full
Capacity
42.31 hm³
Volume stored
31 hm³
Coordinates
37.599°N, 81.819°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
74.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-11.8%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 R.D. Bailey Lake
As of July 30, 2026, R.D. Bailey Lake is filled to 74.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 31 hm³ of water out of a maximum 42 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 11.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for R.D. Bailey Lake — 100 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 72.9% (July 24, 2026) to a high of 87.8% (September 1, 2021).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the West Virginia basin at 37.599°N, 81.819°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 74.0%
- Water stored
- 31 hm³
- Total capacity
- 42 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 11.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- West Virginia
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 37.599°N, 81.819°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 74.0% | 31 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 74.1% | 31 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 73.6% | 31 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 73.3% | 31 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 73.2% | 31 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 73.0% | 31 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 72.9% | 31 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 73.7% | 31 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 73.7% | 31 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 74.0% | 31 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 73.7% | 31 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 73.1% | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of R.D. Bailey Lake?
As of July 30, 2026, R.D. Bailey Lake is at 74.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 31 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is R.D. Bailey Lake reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, R.D. Bailey Lake is within its normal operating range at 74.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at R.D. Bailey Lake rising or falling?
The level at R.D. Bailey Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can R.D. Bailey Lake hold?
R.D. Bailey Lake has a total capacity of 42 hm³.
Where is R.D. Bailey Lake reservoir located?
R.D. Bailey Lake is located in West Virginia, United States, within the West Virginia basin (coordinates 37.599°N, 81.819°W).
What is R.D. Bailey Lake used for?
R.D. Bailey Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.