Stonewall Jackson Lake

Stonewall Jackson Lake Official page. One of 16 flood risk management reservoirs in USACE Pittsburgh District. There it joins the Tygart River to form the Monongahela River.

Stonewall Jackson Lake was authorized and approved by the Flood Control Act of 1966. The purposes of the project are flood protection, low flow augmentation for water quality, water supply, fish and wildlife enhancement, hydropower and recreation. The project, completed in 1990, is the most recent addition to the Pittsburgh District’s 16 flood control projects. Stonewall Jackson Dam is located on the West Fork River, three miles south of the county seat at Weston, West Virginia and 73 miles upstream from the river’s mouth. From its source in Lewis and Upshur Counties, the West Fork River flows northward for 98.7 miles to Fairmont, West Virginia.

09/15/2026

15-Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1074.35 feet - we are 1.85' above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 & #2 are open 4.0' each with a CFS of 1020 and river gauge height of 11.21'. Outflow water temperature is 72 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was light fog with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 52 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 77 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are stained and the tailwaters are muddy.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Send a message to learn more

09/14/2026

14-Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1074.83 feet - we are 2.33' above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 1.50' each with a CFS of 360 and river gauge height of 9.66'. Outflow water temperature is 73 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was partly cloudy skies with 0.23 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 65 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 79 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are stained and the tailwaters are stained.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Send a message to learn more

09/13/2026

13-Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1074.49 feet - we are 1.99' above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 0.50' each with a CFS of 65 and river gauge height of 8.79'. Outflow water temperature is 73 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was cloudy skies with 1.44 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 70 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 79 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are stained and the tailwaters are stained.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Send a message to learn more

09/12/2026

12-Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.99 feet - we are 0.49' above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 0.50' each with a CFS of 65 and river gauge height of 8.57'. Outflow water temperature is 73 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was fog with 0.01 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 66 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 79 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are stained and the tailwaters are stained.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Send a message to learn more

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, falls overboard, falls in vessel, and ejections contribute to a significant number of...
09/12/2026

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, falls overboard, falls in vessel, and ejections contribute to a significant number of boating fatalities. Don’t let nature’s call become an overboard fall.

09/11/2026

11-Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.80 feet - we are 0.30' above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 0.50' each with a CFS of 65 and river gauge height of 8.71'. Outflow water temperature is 74 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was cloudy skies with 1.33 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 68 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 80 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are stained and the tailwaters are stained.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

09/10/2026

10-Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.33 feet - we are 0.17' below our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 0.50' each with a CFS of 65 and river gauge height of 8.61'. Outflow water temperature is 75 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was light rain with 1.15 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 69 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 81 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are stained and the tailwaters are stained.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

09/09/2026

09-Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.29 feet - we are 0.21' below our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 0.50' each with a CFS of 65 and river gauge height of 8.55'. Outflow water temperature is 74 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was clear skies with 0.03 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 64 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 80 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are stained and the tailwaters are stained.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Take time to enjoy the great outdoors!!! Go for a paddle on your favorite lake, river, or pond and make sure to wear a p...
09/09/2026

Take time to enjoy the great outdoors!!! Go for a paddle on your favorite lake, river, or pond and make sure to wear a properly fitted life jacket.

Graphic developed with support by AI

09/08/2026

08- Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.34 feet - we are 0.16' below our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 0.50' each with a CFS of 65 and river gauge height of 8.54'. Outflow water temperature is 73 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was clear skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 58 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 79 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are stained and the tailwaters are stained.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Address

1012 Skin Creek Road
Weston, WV
26452

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(304) 269-4588

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Stonewall Jackson Lake posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share