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Stonewall Jackson Lake Water Level Today

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Stonewall Jackson Lake, on the West Fork River in West Virginia.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

1,069.13ft

msl · 9:00 AM EST, Nov 9, 2026

  • 3.40 ftbelow full pool (1,072.5 ft)
  • −0.05 ftin 24 h−0.45 ft in 7 days−2.69 ft in 30 days
1,0661,0681,0701,0721,0741,0761,0661,0681,0701,0721,0741,0761,0661,0681,0701,0721,0741,076
  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Stonewall Jackson Lake full?

No. Stonewall Jackson Lake is 3.40 ft below full pool (1,072.5 ft). It is 2.21 ft higher than a year ago (1,066.92 ft on Nov 9, 2025).

Stonewall Jackson Lake level history

Full pool 1,072.5 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)
Nov 9, 20261,069.13
Nov 8, 20261,069.17
Nov 7, 20261,069.21
Nov 6, 20261,069.24
Nov 5, 20261,069.29
Nov 4, 20261,069.32
Nov 3, 20261,069.42
Nov 2, 20261,069.56
Nov 1, 20261,069.71
Oct 31, 20261,069.85
Oct 30, 20261,070.00
Oct 29, 20261,070.14
Oct 28, 20261,070.27
Oct 27, 20261,070.42
Oct 26, 20261,070.66
Oct 25, 20261,070.92
Oct 24, 20261,071.17
Oct 23, 20261,071.42
Oct 22, 20261,071.66
Oct 21, 20261,071.89
Oct 20, 20261,072.12
Oct 19, 20261,072.33
Oct 18, 20261,072.51
Oct 17, 20261,072.62
Oct 16, 20261,072.59
Oct 15, 20261,072.41
Oct 14, 20261,071.91
Oct 13, 20261,071.94
Oct 12, 20261,071.85
Oct 11, 20261,071.72
Oct 10, 20261,071.82
  • Stonewall Jackson Lake level
  • Full pool 1,072.5 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 2008

Stonewall Jackson Lake on Nov 9 in past years

Stonewall Jackson Lake water level on Nov 9 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today1,069.13—−3.40 ft
20251,066.92−2.21−5.61 ft
20241,061.52−7.61−11.01 ft
20231,068.62−0.51−3.91 ft
20221,069.21+0.08−3.32 ft
20211,069.92+0.79−2.61 ft
20201,069.59+0.46−2.94 ft
20191,068.50−0.63−4.03 ft
20181,069.79+0.66−2.74 ft
20171,070.62+1.49−1.91 ft
20161,069.32+0.19−3.21 ft

Today’s level is the highest for this date since 2022.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
1,072.5 ft msl
Top of flood pool
1,081.3 ft msl
Highest since 2008
1,078.38 ftMay 8, 2009
Lowest since 2008
1,061.43 ftNov 13, 2024
Data since
Dec 31, 2008
Dam
Stonewall Jackson Damcompleted 1986
River
West Fork River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District
Dam location
Lewis County
Gauge location
39.0034, −80.4742

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Dec 31, 2008 to today (daily averages).

Stonewall Jackson Lake map and depth

  • Dam and level gauge
Shoreline © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open the full map
Surface area
about 2,110 acresmeasured on the OpenStreetMap outline
Height of Stonewall Jackson Dam
95 ftNational Inventory of Dams

The outline shows the mapped shoreline, not today’s water line: when the lake is low, the water stands back from it.

Weather on the lake

  1. Today58°FHighLow 36°FW 5–9 mphSunny
  2. Tonight36°FLowSW 1–5 mphMostly Clear
  3. Tuesday64°FHighLow 40°FSW 5–9 mphSunny
  4. Wednesday66°FHighLow 43°FSW 3 mphMostly Sunny
  5. Thursday57°FHighLow 34°FSW 2–7 mphLight Rain
  6. Friday44°FHighLow 29°FNW 12 mphRain and Snow Likely
  7. Saturday43°FHighLow 28°FW 7–10 mphChance Light Snow

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (39.00, −80.47). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Stonewall Jackson Lake?
1,072.5 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 1,081.3 ft) and released through Stonewall Jackson Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Stonewall Jackson Lake need to be full?
Stonewall Jackson Lake needs 3.40 ft more water to reach full pool (1,072.5 ft), as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Stonewall Jackson Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.45 ft in the last 7 days and −0.05 ft in 24 hours, to 1,069.13 ft on 9:00 AM EST, Nov 9, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Stonewall Jackson Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (1,072.5 ft) on Oct 17, 2026. On Nov 9, 2026 it was 3.40 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Stonewall Jackson Lake reached 1,078.38 ft on May 8, 2009. The lowest was 1,061.43 ft on Nov 13, 2024 (USACE data since 2008; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Stonewall Jackson Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 1,066.73 ft (Nov 17, 2025) to 1,077.96 ft (Sep 25, 2026), a swing of 11.23 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Army Corps of Engineers. The last reading is from 9:00 AM EST, Nov 9, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Hourly pool elevation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (water.usace.army.mil). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

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