List of lakes of West Virginia

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

Overview

, situated in Hardy County, is West Virginia's sole natural lake. The state's largest reservoir is Summersville Lake, located in Nicholas County, encompassing a surface area of. Spruce Knob Lake, found in Randolph County, holds the distinction of being the highest lake in the state at an elevation of. Additionally, West Virginia is home to ten reservoirs owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. 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.