Lakes / West Virginia / Lakes Near Charleston
Lakes Near Charleston, West Virginia
10 counted West Virginia lakes sit within 60 miles of Charleston - the largest is Summersville Lake at 2,834 acres. Distances are straight-line from the city center.
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summersville Lake | Nicholas | 43 mi | 2,834 acres | - |
| Sutton Lake | Braxton | 59 mi | 1,636 acres | - |
| East Lynn Lake | Wayne | 43 mi | 1,154 acres | - |
| Beech Fork Lake | Wayne | 41 mi | 727 acres | - |
| R. D. Bailey Lake | Wyoming | 52 mi | 551 acres | - |
| Flat Top Lake | Raleigh | 58 mi | 212 acres | - |
| Plum Orchard Lake | Fayette | 36 mi | 174 acres | - |
| Glade Creek Reservoir | Raleigh | 55 mi | 88 acres | - |
| Rollins Lake | Jackson | 34 mi | 39 acres | - |
| Waste Water Retention Pond | Kanawha | 4 mi | 26 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; lake coordinates from the USGS NHD. Verified October 30, 2026.