State · United States · USGS · BOR · USACE · CDEC
West Virginia
80.4% average fill
Measured
9
Volume stored
620 hm³
Measured capacity
770 hm³
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Reservoirs
Sorted by capacityTygart Lake, WV
Updated 2026-07-30
Summersville Lake
Updated 2026-07-30
Sutton Lake
Updated 2026-07-30
Stonewall Jackson Lake, WV
Updated 2026-07-30
Bluestone Lake
Updated 2026-07-30
R.D. Bailey Lake
Updated 2026-07-30
East Lynn Lake
Updated 2026-07-30
Burnsville Lake
Updated 2026-07-30
Beech Fork Lake
Updated 2026-07-30
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.
About reservoirs in West Virginia
As of July 30, 2026, the reservoirs we track across West Virginia that report live levels hold roughly 620 hm³ of water — about 80.4% of their combined capacity. Taken together, West Virginia's reservoirs are high.
None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Stonewall Jackson Lake, WV is the fullest at 105.0%, while Tygart Lake, WV is the lowest at 56.3%.
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 July 30, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.
West Virginia at a glance
- Reservoirs tracked
- 9
- Average fill
- 80.4%
- Water stored
- 620 hm³
- Combined capacity
- 770 hm³
- Fullest
- Stonewall Jackson Lake, WV (105.0%)
- Lowest
- Tygart Lake, WV (56.3%)
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How full are reservoirs in West Virginia right now?
As of July 30, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in West Virginia that report live levels are 80.4% full overall, holding about 620 hm³ of water.
How many reservoirs are there in West Virginia?
reservoirs.earth tracks 9 reservoirs in West Virginia, with a combined storage capacity of 770 hm³.
Which reservoir in West Virginia is the fullest?
Stonewall Jackson Lake, WV is currently the fullest reservoir in West Virginia, at 105.0% of capacity.
Which reservoir in West Virginia is the lowest?
Tygart Lake, WV is currently the lowest in West Virginia, at 56.3% of capacity.
Where does the reservoir data for West Virginia come from?
All storage figures for West Virginia come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated July 30, 2026.