Lake levels
Stonewall Jackson Lake, WV
- water level
- 1071.94 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.63 ft
- Below full
- 0.59 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.32 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- +0.12 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.63 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.32 ft
- Below full
- 0.59 ft
- 1-year change
- +3.74 ft
In brief
Stonewall Jackson Lake stood at 1,071.94 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.59 feet below its full pool of 1,073 feet. That is higher than 95% of October readings since 2014.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1071.94 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 1072.53 ft |
| Flood pool | 1081.33 ft |
| Record high | 1078.01 ft (2026-09-25) |
| Record low | 1061.44 ft (2024-11-13) |
| Average of all readings | 1070.41 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,444 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Stonewall Jackson Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Stonewall Jackson Lake sits at 1071.94 ft, which is high for this time of year. That is 0.59 ft below full pool of 1072.53 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.32 ft.
What is the water level at Stonewall Jackson Lake today?
The most recent reading at Stonewall Jackson Lake is 1071.94 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 Stonewall Jackson Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Stonewall Jackson Lake in our records is 1078.01 ft on 2026-09-25. The lowest is 1061.44 ft on 2024-11-13. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is Stonewall Jackson Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 95% of them, which we classify as high 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 Stonewall Jackson Lake low 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. Stonewall Jackson Lake has fallen 2.32 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 Stonewall Jackson Lake changed over the past year?
Stonewall Jackson Lake is +3.74 ft compared with this date last year (1071.94 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 1078.01 ft and a record low of 1061.44 ft.
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Stonewall Jackson Lake stood at 1,071.94 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.59 feet below its full pool of 1,073 feet. That is higher than 95% of October readings since 2014.
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stonewall-jackson-lake-wv-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Stonewall Jackson Lake water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wv/stonewall-jackson-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.