Lake levels
R.D. Bailey Lake, WV
- water level
- 1035.52 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Above full pool
- 23.52 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.42 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.40 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.42 ft
- Above full pool
- 23.52 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.15 ft
In brief
R.D. Bailey Lake stood at 1,035.52 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 66% of October readings since 2020.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1035.52 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 1012.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 1155.00 ft |
| Record high | 1110.65 ft (2021-03-04) |
| Record low | 995.02 ft (2021-11-05) |
| Average of all readings | 1028.81 ft |
| Data span | 6 years (2,248 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is R.D. Bailey Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, R.D. Bailey Lake sits at 1035.52 ft, which is above average for this time of year. That is 23.52 ft above full pool of 1012.00 ft. It is still 119.5 ft below the flood pool of 1155.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.42 ft.
What is the water level at R.D. Bailey Lake today?
The most recent reading at R.D. Bailey Lake is 1035.52 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest R.D. Bailey Lake has ever been?
The highest level for R.D. Bailey Lake in our records is 1110.65 ft on 2021-03-04. The lowest is 995.02 ft on 2021-11-05. Our record covers about 6 years of readings.
Is R.D. Bailey Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 66% of them, which we classify as above average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is R.D. Bailey Lake changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. R.D. Bailey Lake has fallen 0.42 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has R.D. Bailey Lake changed over the past year?
R.D. Bailey Lake is -0.15 ft compared with this date last year (1035.52 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6 years, with a record high of 1110.65 ft and a record low of 995.02 ft.
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Quote this reading
R.D. Bailey Lake stood at 1,035.52 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 66% of October readings since 2020.
Download the full record
r-d-bailey-lake-wv-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “R.D. Bailey Lake water level, 2020 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wv/r-d-bailey-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All West Virginia lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.