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R.D. Bailey Lake conditions today

R.D. Bailey Lake, West Virginia
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Water level

1,035.55ft

Up 0.15 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: NNW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 70°F. Tuesday: ENE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 74°F.

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Water level

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1,035.55ft above sea level

+0.15 ft in 7 days
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

R.D. Bailey Lake was at 1,035.55 ft on October 26, rising 0.15 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
West Virginia
Surface area
551 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, R.D. BAILEY LAKE
Coordinates
37.6109° N, 81.7985° W

About R.D. Bailey Lake

Set in West Virginia, R.D. Bailey Lake is a 551-acre reservoir.

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

Small lakes rarely build big waves, but trees and hills around the shore make the wind patchy. Expect sudden puffs and lulls rather than a steady breeze. 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.

R.D. Bailey Lake questions

Is it windy on R.D. Bailey Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 70°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 R.D. Bailey Lake right now?

R.D. Bailey Lake was at 1,035.55 ft on October 26, rising 0.15 ft over the past week.

How big is R.D. Bailey Lake?

R.D. Bailey Lake covers about 551 acres (0.9 square miles) of surface water.

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