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West Virginia

66.8% average fill

Measured

2

Data pending

7

Volume stored

205 hm³

Measured capacity

306 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

7 major reservoirs — 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: Beech Fork Lake (0.0 km³), Bluestone Lake (0.1 km³), Burnsville Lake (0.0 km³), East Lynn Lake (0.0 km³), R.D. Bailey Lake (0.0 km³), Summersville Lake (0.2 km³), Sutton Lake (0.1 km³).

Beech Fork Lake

Sourcing
Capacity: 11 hm³⏳ Pending

Bluestone Lake

Sourcing
Capacity: 69 hm³⏳ Pending

Burnsville Lake

Sourcing
Capacity: 18 hm³⏳ Pending

East Lynn Lake

Sourcing
Capacity: 21 hm³⏳ Pending

R.D. Bailey Lake

Sourcing
Capacity: 42 hm³⏳ Pending

Summersville Lake

Sourcing
Capacity: 236 hm³⏳ Pending

Sutton Lake

Sourcing
Capacity: 74 hm³⏳ Pending

About reservoirs in West Virginia

As of June 12, 2026, the reservoirs we track across West Virginia that report live levels hold roughly 205 hm³ of water — about 66.8% 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. Stonewall Jackson Lake, WV is the fullest at 100.6%, while Tygart Lake, WV is the lowest at 58.7%.

Storage figures for West Virginia come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from June 12, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

West Virginia at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
2
Average fill
66.8%
Water stored
205 hm³
Combined capacity
306 hm³
Fullest
Stonewall Jackson Lake, WV (100.6%)
Lowest
Tygart Lake, WV (58.7%)
Last updated
June 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in West Virginia right now?

As of June 12, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in West Virginia that report live levels are 66.8% full overall, holding about 205 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in West Virginia?

reservoirs.earth tracks 2 reservoirs in West Virginia, with a combined storage capacity of 306 hm³.

Which reservoir in West Virginia is the fullest?

Stonewall Jackson Lake, WV is currently the fullest reservoir in West Virginia, at 100.6% of capacity.

Which reservoir in West Virginia is the lowest?

Tygart Lake, WV is currently the lowest in West Virginia, at 58.7% 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 June 12, 2026.

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