Tygart Lake Water Level
West Virginia · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
1110.96 ft
Tygart Lake is current reading available and rising (+15.17 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -1.39 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-16
Where Tygart Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-1.39 ft
7-day change
+15.17 ft
30-day change
+12.49 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Tygart Lake records and averages
| Current level | 1110.96 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1139.12 ft (2026-07-24) |
| Record low | 1093.26 ft (2026-04-18) |
| Average of all readings | 1100.78 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (121 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tygart Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-16, Tygart Lake sits at 1110.96 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 12.49 ft.
What is the water level at Tygart Lake today?
The most recent reading is 1110.96 ft (2026-08-16), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Tygart Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1139.12 ft on 2026-07-24. The lowest is 1093.26 ft on 2026-04-18. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Tygart 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. Tygart Lake has risen 12.49 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Tygart Lake changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 1139.12 ft and a record low of 1093.26 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All West Virginia lake levels.