How deep is Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake)?

Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake) reaches a maximum depth of 40.2 metres (132 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a freshwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake) is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake)?

Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake) is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed maximum depth is 40.2 metres (132 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake)?

Divers at Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake) in United States commonly report sightings of Bluegill, Freshwater mussels, Common carp, and Channel catfish. Bluegill, Common carp, and Channel catfish are recorded as common sightings, while Freshwater mussels is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake)

West Virginia, United States

Open Water suggested40 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake) at a glance

Mount Storm Lake (Vepco Lake) is an intermediate boat dive site in West Virginia, United States with depths of up to 40.2 m (132 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluegill, Freshwater mussels, and Common carp. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Altitude dive (~3,200 ft) - adjust tables/computer; deep coal silt that destroys visibility when stirred; power plant intake/discharge areas off limits; wind and cold air in winter

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Fri14:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Sun7:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu8:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:28 · Sunrise 6:55 · Sunset 19:32

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Bluegill, Common carp, Channel catfish

Best time: Late fall through winter for warm-water novelty; year-round

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan60% 13 kn
Feb60% 12 kn
Mar57% 13 kn
Apr72% 12 kn
May82% 10 kn
Jun91% 9 kn
Jul97% 8 kn
Aug98% 8 kn
Sep96% 8 kn
Oct87% 9 kn
Nov56% 12 kn
Dec65% 12 kn

August hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

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Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

A 1,200-acre cooling reservoir for Dominion's Mount Storm power station on the Stony River, famous among Mid-Atlantic divers because the discharged cooling water keeps it warm year-round - 50s-60s F in winter and up to the 90s F in summer. Training platforms sit at about 25, 50 and 90-100 ft, with a submerged ghost forest, shed and fence line, and a maximum depth around 130 ft. At roughly 3,200 ft elevation it is an altitude dive, and current rules require divers to access the dive area by boat.

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Altitude dive (~3,200 ft) - adjust tables/computer; deep coal silt that destroys visibility when stirred; power plant intake/discharge areas off limits; wind and cold air in winter

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