Summersville Lake, Recreational reservoir in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
The largest reservoir in West Virginia stretches across 2,700 acres of water with 60 miles of shoreline and reaches depths of 327 feet.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers completed the Summersville Dam construction in 1966, with President Lyndon B. Johnson attending the dedication ceremony.
Local residents refer to the water body as the Little Bahamas of the East due to its clear freshwater characteristics east of the Mississippi River.
The northern section of Summersville Lake contains designated areas for rock climbing, hiking, biking, water activities, and camping within the state park system.
A submerged boat intentionally placed at the bottom of the lake creates an underwater destination for scuba divers to explore.
Location: Nicholas County
GPS coordinates: 38.22310,-80.89060
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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