

Best for beginner divers, 6-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Mt Storm Lake is a freshwater dive site in the Pennsylvania Highlands characterised by warm water temperatures year-round due to power plant cooling discharge. Divers can explore depths ranging from 6 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and features mild currents. Visibility typically fluctuates between 2 and 9 metres. Due to the nature of the environment, divers should be aware of hazards including boat traffic, entanglement risks, and low visibility conditions. The lake remains largely ice-free during winter months, with surface temperatures in summer reaching 29 to 33 degrees Celsius.
39.20712, -79.25847
This is an altitude dive at approximately 3,200 feet, so plan your dive profiles accordingly.
US Rt 50 to Mt. Storm, WV. WV Rt 42 South to WV Rt 93 for 4 miles. WV Rt 93 West to Mt. Storm Lake for 1.5 miles. The site is on the left before the power plant.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-40m
Visibility
2-9m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site offers depths ranging from 6 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to this site requires a boat.
Divers should be prepared for boat traffic, cold water, deep sections, entanglement risks, and low visibility.
Diving at Mt Storm Lake in Davis requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Mt Storm Lake in Davis are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Mt Storm Lake in Davis typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mt Storm Lake in Davis typically ranges from 2 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.