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.

09/06/2026

06- Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.42 feet - we are 0.08' 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 74 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was heavy fog with 0.57" of precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 68 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 81 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are ranging from murky to muddy and the tailwaters are murky.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

09/05/2026

05- 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 74 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was thunderstorm with 0.90" of precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 69 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 82 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are ranging from murky to muddy and the tailwaters are murky.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

09/04/2026

04- 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 74 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was partly cloudy skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 71 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 84 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are ranging from murky to muddy and the tailwaters are murky.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend? While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boati...
09/04/2026

Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend? While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boating with a buddy. Assign a "Water Watcher" to keep eyes on children constantly. Remember, drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. Have a safe and happy holiday!

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09/03/2026

03- Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.41 feet - we are 0.09' 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 74 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was clear skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 70 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 84 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are ranging from murky to muddy and the tailwaters are murky.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Send a message to learn more

When paddling on rivers, steer clear of commercial vessels. They have the right of way in a navigation channel. Human-po...
09/02/2026

When paddling on rivers, steer clear of commercial vessels. They have the right of way in a navigation channel. Human-powered vessels should avoid commercial traffic. Boats don’t have brakes and it takes an average of ¾ to 1½ miles for a towboat pushing barges to stop.

09/02/2026

02- Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.46 feet - we are 0.04' 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 74 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was light fog with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 71 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 82 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are ranging from murky to muddy and the tailwaters are murky.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Send a message to learn more

09/01/2026

01- Sept-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.52 feet - we are 0.02' above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 0.50' each with a CFS of 65 and river gauge height of 8.56'. Outflow water temperature is 74 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was partly cloudy skies with 0.11 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 ranging from murky to muddy and the tailwaters are murky.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Send a message to learn more

08/31/2026

31-Aug-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.55 feet - we are 0.05' above 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 cloudy skies with 0.08 precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 67 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 80 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are ranging from murky to muddy and the tailwaters are murky.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

Send a message to learn more

08/30/2026

30-Aug-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.59 feet - we are 0.09' above 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 73 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was clear skies with no 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 ranging from murky to muddy and the tailwaters are murky.

Boaters beware of floating debris.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

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

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