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West VirginiaReservoir, 2,834 acres, Nicholas County

Summersville Lake conditions today

Summersville Lake, West Virginia
Photo: Ken Thomas, Public domain

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Water level

1,634.84ft

Down 4.40 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: NW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 65°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 71°F.

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Water level

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1,634.84ft above sea level

-4.40 ft in 7 days
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Summersville Lake was at 1,634.84 ft on October 26, falling 4.40 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
West Virginia
County
Nicholas County
Surface area
2,834 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, SUMMERVSILLE LAKE
Coordinates
38.2231° N, 80.8906° W

Background reading: Summersville Lake on Wikipedia

About Summersville Lake

Set in Nicholas County, West Virginia, Summersville Lake is a 2,834-acre reservoir.

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

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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.

Summersville Lake questions

Is it windy on Summersville Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 65°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 Summersville Lake right now?

Summersville Lake was at 1,634.84 ft on October 26, falling 4.40 ft over the past week.

How big is Summersville Lake?

Summersville Lake covers about 2,834 acres (4.4 square miles) of surface water.

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