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West Virginia

76.9% average fill

Measured

7

Data pending

1

Volume stored

519 hm³

Measured capacity

675 hm³

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Reservoirs

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Storage from official US gauges (USGS, USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, CDEC). Fill % uses design capacity from the National Inventory of Dams where available; a few sites without a match fall back to the 5-year maximum.

Major reservoirs — data pending

Stonewall Jackson Lake — data sourcing in progress

Storage is monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE CWMS), but the live feed is currently stale — we are working to restore it. Known capacities: Stonewall Jackson Lake (0.1 km³).

About reservoirs in West Virginia

As of September 11, 2026, the reservoirs we track across West Virginia that report live levels hold roughly 519 hm³ of water — about 76.9% of their combined capacity. Taken together, West Virginia's reservoirs are within their normal operating range.

None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Sutton Lake is the fullest at 103.5%, while Tygart Lake is the lowest at 54.6%.

Over the most recent week on record, 1 reservoir rose across West Virginia.

Storage figures for West Virginia come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from September 11, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

West Virginia at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
7
Average fill
76.9%
Water stored
519 hm³
Combined capacity
675 hm³
Fullest
Sutton Lake (103.5%)
Lowest
Tygart Lake (54.6%)
Last updated
September 11, 2026
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