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Burnsville Lake conditions today

Burnsville Lake, West Virginia
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain

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Water level

789.38ft

Up 0.12 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: wind 0 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 69°F. Tuesday: wind 0 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 72°F.

7-day wind forecast

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Last hour of NOAA MRMS radar, 1 km resolution. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap.

Water level

Full report

789.38ft above sea level

+0.12 ft in 7 days
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Burnsville Lake was at 789.38 ft on October 26, rising 0.12 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
West Virginia
County
Braxton County
Surface area
826 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Burnsville Lake, WV
Coordinates
38.8400° N, 80.6181° W

Background reading: Burnsville Lake on Wikipedia

About Burnsville Lake

Set in Braxton County, West Virginia, Burnsville Lake is a 826-acre reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Burnsville Lake, WV, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

On water this size, waves stay small even on windy days. The catch is gusts: shoreline terrain funnels the wind into sharp puffs that catch out small boats and paddlers. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Burnsville Lake questions

Is it windy on Burnsville Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: wind 0 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 69°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Burnsville Lake right now?

Burnsville Lake was at 789.38 ft on October 26, rising 0.12 ft over the past week.

How big is Burnsville Lake?

Burnsville Lake covers about 826 acres (1.3 square miles) of surface water.

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