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List of lakes of West Virginia

List of lakes in the U.S. state of West Virginia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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There are more than 250 lakes and reservoirs in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

Overview

Trout Pond, situated in Hardy County, is West Virginia's sole natural lake.[1] The state's largest reservoir is Summersville Lake, located in Nicholas County, encompassing a surface area of 2,790 acres (1,130 ha).[2][3] Spruce Knob Lake, found in Randolph County, holds the distinction of being the highest lake in the state at an elevation of 3,845 feet (1,172 m).[4][5][6] Additionally, West Virginia is home to ten reservoirs owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).[7] As of 2025, at least one public lake is present in 48 of the state’s 55 counties, reflecting the state’s extensive freshwater resources.[1]

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Current lakes and reservoirs

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Former lakes and reservoirs

See also

Explanatory notes

  1. Surface areas for West Virginia public lakes are sourced from the West Virginia Fishing Regulations Summary 2025, published by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR).[7] Surface areas for all other lakes are sourced from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as referenced in the Notes column.

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