Summersville Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers

03/18/2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Stay in your personal camper on a full hookup campsite that will be provided by the Corps of Engineers for no fee.
Provide a minimum of 24 volunteer hours a week for the Corps of Engineers.
Serve as campground host by assisting visitors, park attendants, and rangers.
Represent the Corps of Engineers at festivals and events when needed.
Maintain park facilities by mowing, w**d eating, and picking up garbage etc.
Conduct visitors assistance in a professional manner
Performs a wide range of duties comprised of manual labor and computer involved tasks.
To Apply do one of the following:
Please call 304-872-3412 extension 1
Stop by the Summersville Lake Project Office Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Send an email to [email protected]

03/06/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Summersville Lake
is hiring a Student Conservation Association Intern. The
Position lasts from 5/18/26 to 8/7/26 for approximately 12
weeks. Students are expected to work 40-hours per week
when not in school. Interns will receive a Living
Allowance, Commuting Allowance, and a Housing
Allowance. Schedules will include evening and weekend
work. The individuals selected will be partnered with
Park Rangers to acquire and learn skills that are essential
to operation of the project.

If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume to Summersville Lake, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, 2981 Summersville Lake Rd, Summersville, WV 26651 or email to
[email protected]. Applications may also be dropped off in person at the project office. For full
consideration please apply by April 13th 2026. Questions shall be directed to (304) 872-3412.

02/20/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at
Bluestone Lake will be hiring a Lake
Manager (Supervisory Natural Resources
Management Specialist) GS-12. This is a
permanent federal position located in
Hinton, West Virginia. The schedule for this
position is 40 hours per week, Monday -
Friday and the approximate annual pay is
$89,508 - $116,362 depending on
qualifications & experience.

APPLY ONLINE: Deadline to apply is March 2, 2026.
Go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/858211900 to apply.
Job Announcement number is CEDB-26-12889377-DHA.
For more information call the Operations Manager at
304-872-4037.

01/28/2026

No ice is safe ice.
USACE Dams and Reservoirs are designed to manage water flow. Water levels are always subject to change, making ice brittle and prone to cracking. Ice thickness may be variable, and ice can conceal underwater hazards such as stumps and riprap. Regardless of temperatures, no ice should be considered 100% safe. If you find yourself on the ice, remember to wear your life jacket and bring tools adequate for self-rescue.
Vehicles, ATV’s and snow mobiles are only allowed on designated roadways, not on the frozen lake surface.

No ice is safe ice.

USACE Dams and Reservoirs are designed to manage water flow. Water levels are always subject to change, making ice brittle and prone to cracking. Ice thickness may be variable, and ice can conceal underwater hazards such as stumps and riprap. Regardless of temperatures, no ice should be considered 100% safe. If you find yourself on the ice, remember to wear your life jacket and bring tools adequate for self-rescue.

Vehicles, ATV’s and snow mobiles are only allowed on designated roadways, not on the frozen lake surface.

10/02/2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remains fully committed to supporting the American people, the economy and national security, no matter the challenges presented by a lapse in appropriations. During this period, USACE will continue its vital mission to protect life, property, and national security by delivering critical programs, projects, and services that support the safety and prosperity of communities across the United States.

Updates to this page during the lapse in appropriations will be limited to information related to emergency support, critical mission updates and impacts to our operations.

(Photo by C.L. Garvin)

09/11/2025

09/05/2025

Gauley Season is here!

08/20/2025

To provide water to run tests of new equipment at the hydropower facility below Summersville Dam, at 8 a.m. on August 21, 2025, the outflow will be increased to 8.1’ which is approximately 600 CFS, for a 30-minute duration. The outflow will be returned to minimum flow after the tests have been completed.

07/28/2025

Join us to help keep Summersville Lake clean and enjoyable for all of our visitors!

07/25/2025

TO APPLY:
Any US Citizen may apply on USA Jobs by August 4th, 2025 at:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/841592400
For more information call the
Operations Manager at 304-872-4037.

06/12/2025

Good morning from Summersville Lake!

The lake elevation is 1,652.43 feet which is at summer pool.

The outflow elevation is 9.3 feet which is approximately 1,330 CFS. The outflow should remain fairly stable today.

The lake is clear and the tailwaters are clear.

The Gauley River elevation at Craigsville is 11.57 feet which is approximately 818 CFS.

The Meadow River elevation is 4.79 feet which is approximately 307 CFS.

The weather forecast for this area today is cloudy with a high of 85.

06/11/2025

Good morning from Summersville Lake!

The lake elevation is 1,652.59’ which is at summer pool.

The outflow elevation is 10.30 feet which is approximately 2,140 CFS and temperature is 60.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

The outflow will be unstable today, and is set to increase incrementally 1 foot per hour beginning at 8 a.m. for “wet testing” one of our outflow valves. The estimated max outflow will be 13.7’ which is approximately 6,000 CFS by afternoon. At this point, the outflow will decrease approximately 1 foot per hour until we have reached approximately 1,500-2,000 CFS.

The lake is clear and the tailwaters are clear.

The Gauley River elevation at Craigsville is 11.91 feet which is approximately 1,145 CFS.

The Meadow River elevation is 5.16 feet which is approximately 415 CFS.

The weather forecast for today is SUNNY with a high of 80.

Remember the sunblock, lifejackets, and to stay hydrated if you are planning to boat on Summersville.

Please maintain situational awareness for driftwood.