Reservoir · West Virginia · United States · USACE CWMS
Tygart Lake, WV
56.3% full
Capacity
260.74 hm³
Volume stored
147 hm³
Coordinates
39.313°N, 80.033°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
56.3%vs 7 days ago
-0.4%losing
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. Design capacity is unavailable for this site, so fill % is estimated against the 5-year maximum storage and may overstate fullness. Last reading: 2026-07-30.
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About Tygart Lake, WV
As of July 30, 2026, Tygart Lake, WV is filled to 56.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 147 hm³ of water out of a maximum 261 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 (-0.4 pts), and it is 1.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Tygart Lake, WV — 329 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 14.1% (February 2, 2022) to a high of 100.0% (July 23, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around December.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the West Virginia basin at 39.313°N, 80.033°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 56.3%
- Water stored
- 147 hm³
- Total capacity
- 261 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- West Virginia
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 39.313°N, 80.033°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 56.3% | 147 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 56.7% | 148 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 58.7% | 153 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 64.1% | 167 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 73.9% | 193 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 85.1% | 222 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 96.1% | 251 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 100.0% | 261 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 85.0% | 222 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 58.6% | 153 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 58.9% | 153 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 59.0% | 154 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tygart Lake, WV?
As of July 30, 2026, Tygart Lake, WV is at 56.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 147 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Tygart Lake, WV reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Tygart Lake, WV is within its normal operating range at 56.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Tygart Lake, WV rising or falling?
The level at Tygart Lake, WV has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.4 points).
How much water can Tygart Lake, WV hold?
Tygart Lake, WV has a total capacity of 261 hm³.
Where is Tygart Lake, WV reservoir located?
Tygart Lake, WV is located in West Virginia, United States, within the West Virginia basin (coordinates 39.313°N, 80.033°W).
What is Tygart Lake, WV used for?
Tygart Lake, WV is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.