Stonewall Jackson Lake stood at 1,071.94 feet at 7:30 a.m. on October 13, 0.56 feet below summer pool, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ morning report. The agency warned boaters to watch for floating debris.
Water levels and discharge
Gate #1 was open 0.40 feet, with discharge of 50 cubic feet per second. The river gauge measured 8.40 feet.
Temperatures and weather
The lake-surface temperature was 67 degrees, outflow-water temperature was 66 degrees and air temperature was 55 degrees. The report did not specify the temperature scale.
Skies were clear that morning, with no precipitation reported during the previous 24 hours.
Water conditions and ramp questions
Both the lake and tailwaters were stained. USACE directed questions about boat-launching ramps to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.