This lake is the cooling "pond" (1,200 acres) for a coal fired electric generating plant. The water temps range from the upper 80s in the summer to the 50s in the winter - provided the generators are pumping. The max depth is around 130 feet if you follow the stream bed, There are several platforms for training and had lines connecting them. Not much for amenities, just a couple of port-a-johns. No local dive shop, so bring everything you need. The parking lot is huge and the entry isn't too bad, down a short path. I've been there several times and the vis wasn't all that great - 10 to 20 feet, but water temps in the winter make up for it! This is an altitude dive for most of us at around 3,200 feet so plan accordingly.

US Rt 50 to Mt. Storm, WV   WV Rt 42 South to WV Rt 93 about 4 miles  WV Rt 93 West to Mt. Storm Lake about 1.5 miles before power plant on left side

Mt. Storm Lake (Vepco)

I did my open water, advanced open water, and rescue dive at MT Storm.  I feel there is no better place to train or just go diving!

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