What is the current water level of Cheat Lake?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 869.41 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Cheat Lake full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USGS site 03071590 · USACE LRP/LakeLynn-Outflow, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Cheat Lake water level — West Virginia

West Virginia · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00) Provisional

Cheat Lake in West Virginia was last measured at 869.41 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.3 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Cheat Lake · West Virginia

Pool elevation: 869.41 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 70,427 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↓Falling

Recent trend

The last ~90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USGS site 03071590 · USACE LRP/LakeLynn-Outflow, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Cheat Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Youghiogheny River Lake	PA	1,439.33 ft	43 km
Tygart Lake	WV	1,099.17 ft	48 km
Deep Creek Lake	MD	2,462.37 ft	53 km
Savage River Reservoir	MD	1,457.05 ft	66 km
Jennings Randolph Lake	MD	1,461.11 ft	70 km
Loyalhanna Creek Lake	PA	923.85 ft	89 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Cheat Lake?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 869.41 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Cheat Lake full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USGS site 03071590 · USACE LRP/LakeLynn-Outflow, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

More in West Virginia

See every lake tracked in West Virginia, or read the methodology behind these figures.