Stonewall Jackson Lake stood at 1,072.08 feet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 0.42 feet below summer pool, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ daily lake report. The Corps warned boaters to watch for floating debris.
Lake level and discharge
Gates No. 1 and No. 2 were each open 1.25 feet. Discharge was 320 cubic feet per second, and the river gauge measured 9.43 feet.
Temperatures and weather
The lake’s surface temperature was 68 degrees, outflow water was 67 degrees and air temperature was 46 degrees. The report did not specify a temperature scale.
Skies were clear that morning, with no precipitation reported during the preceding 24 hours.
Water conditions and ramp questions
Both the lake and tailwaters were stained. The Corps advised boaters to beware of floating debris and directed questions about boat launching ramps to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.