Stonewall Jackson Lake
Lake of the United States of America From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake of the United States of America From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stonewall Jackson Lake is an 2,630-acre (10.6 km2) impoundment on the West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. The lake is a flood control project of the Pittsburgh District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and named for Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a native of Lewis County.[1] Stonewall Resort is located along the lake's shore. Facilities provided by the Corps of Engineers included a visitors center with public restrooms, a hiking trail, and fishing access.
Stonewall Jackson Lake | |
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Location | Lewis County, West Virginia |
Coordinates | 39°00′12″N 80°28′26″W |
Primary inflows | West Fork River |
Primary outflows | West Fork River |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 2,630 acres (1,060 ha) |
Downstream towns and cities protected by the lake include Weston, Clarksburg, Shinnston, and Fairmont, all in West Virginia
The lake is a popular spot for largemouth bass fishing.[2] A list of fishing species in the lake include:
Trout is stocked in the lake's tailwaters.
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