Cheat River at Lake Lynn Dam Pool
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Monongalia County, West Virginia on the Cheat River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03071600, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

Flood Stages

Action Stage

870 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

03071600

NWS LID

LLPW2

River

Cheat River

County

Monongalia, WV

Coordinates

39.7200°N, 79.8558°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Cheat River at Lake Lynn Dam Pool?

The Cheat River at Lake Lynn Dam Pool gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03071600) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Cheat River at Lake Lynn Dam Pool?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when Cheat River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cheat River at Lake Lynn Dam Pool to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Cheat River at Lake Lynn Dam Pool gauge located?

The gauge is located in Monongalia County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.7200°N, 79.8558°W. USGS site number: 03071600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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On This River

Upstream: Cheat River at Albright Downstream: Cheat River below Lake Lynn

More Resources

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Gauge reading affected by power generation.
Stage may be affected by ice.

Cheat River at Lake Lynn Dam PoolWest Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage