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Sleepy Creek Lake
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 19 ft³/s over 62 years).
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01614000, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 19 ft³/s over 62 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 19 ft³/s over 62 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BACK CREEK NEAR JONES SPRINGS, WV (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sleepy Creek Lake?
- Sleepy Creek Lake is a lake in West Virginia.
- Can you swim at Sleepy Creek Lake?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Sleepy Creek Lake rated?
- Sleepy Creek Lake in West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 71 reviews.
- What amenities does Sleepy Creek Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sleepy Creek Lake include camping-nearby.
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