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Youghiogheny River Lake
Youghiogheny River Lake is a reservoir of some 2,840 acres on the Youghiogheny River, in Pennsylvania. It lies in Somerset County. Management is in the hands of USACE Pittsburgh District. The gauge last read 1,439.24 ft.
Water level today: 1,439.24 ft · see the full record
Coordinates39.7978, -79.3692
Surface area2,840 acres
RiverYoughiogheny River
Managed byUSACE Pittsburgh District
Swimming beaches on Youghiogheny River Lake
No named swimming beach is mapped yet for this lake. Access is through agency day-use areas and boat ramps listed below. We add beach pages only when we can confirm a name, coordinates and an operating agency.
Youghiogheny River Lake on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo
Water level today
Station 03077000, Youghiogheny River Lake at Dam nr Confluence, PA, publishes the water surface elevation used here. The top of the dam sits at 1,496.5 ft. The Corps of Engineers puts the top of the flood pool at 1,469.3 ft. The last value stored here, 1,439.24 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Beach width and ramp access both move with the pool, so the number above is worth a look first.
1,439.24 ft trend not available
Swimming at Youghiogheny River Lake
The center of the lake is at 39.7978, -79.3692. Water leaves through the Youghiogheny River. The surface sits around 1,440 feet above sea level.
Station 03077000, Youghiogheny River Lake at Dam nr Confluence, PA, publishes the water surface elevation used here. The top of the dam sits at 1,496.5 ft. The Corps of Engineers puts the top of the flood pool at 1,469.3 ft. The last value stored here, 1,439.24 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Beach width and ramp access both move with the pool, so the number above is worth a look first.
Season dates vary by park; the operating agency publishes them each spring. There is no water temperature sensor here, so only air conditions are shown. Water quality is monitored unevenly on inland lakes, so posted notices are the most reliable guide.
The closest lakes in this guide are Deep Creek Lake (Maryland, 20 mi), Savage River Reservoir (Maryland, 24 mi) and Cheat Lake (West Virginia, 26 mi). Pennsylvania has 35 lakes on this site in total.
Public access at Youghiogheny River Lake covers 7 public recreation areas and 1 boat ramp. Launch points include Jockey Hollow Boat Launch.. Recreation areas nearby include Youghiogheny Recreation Area, Outflow Recreation Area and Tub Run Campground. Fees and opening dates are set by each park, not by the agency that runs the water.
Recreation areas on Youghiogheny River Lake
7 public recreation areas mapped around the lake by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facilities vary by area; check the managing office for opening dates and fees.
Youghiogheny Recreation Area Outflow Recreation Area Tub Run Campground Somerfield North Recreation Area Somerfield South Recreation Area Jockey Hollow Recreation Area Mill Run Recreation Area
Source: USACE Recreation Areas
Boat ramps and access points
Public launch points recorded around the lake. Low water can close shallow ramps, so check the level before hauling a trailer.
| Name | Operated by | Distance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jockey Hollow Boat Launch | State Agency (Other Than Military) | 4.1 mi | source |
Ramp data: USACE Recreation Areas
Questions about Youghiogheny River Lake
Is there a beach at Youghiogheny River Lake?
No named swimming beach appears in the federal and state datasets this guide reads. Check the operating agency for day-use areas on the ground.
How big is Youghiogheny River Lake?
About 2,840 acres.
What other lakes are near Youghiogheny River Lake?
The closest in this guide is Deep Creek Lake, about 20 miles away in Maryland.
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