Torn Down Town of Cheat Haven, W. Va. Description: The town shown was flooded by Cheat Lake and no longer exists.
What is the deepest part of Cheat Lake?
90 feet
The lake created by the dam is 13 miles long, with a maximum depth of 90 feet at the dam, and contains a trio of submerged islands where the Ices Ferry Bridge crosses.
Is Cheat Lake clean?
Waters from the Cheat support life all along the 162 miles the water travels to the Monongahela River. However, the water used to be known as highly polluted and almost killed off everything in it. Over the last 40 years the Cheat has faced significant pollution from mine runoff and blowouts.
Who owns Cheat Lake?
Lake Lynn Generation, LLC
Located in northeastern Monongalia County, W.Va., Cheat Lake was formed in 1925 by damming the Cheat River to serve the needs of a hydroelectric generating facility, the 52-megawatt Lake Lynn Power Station, now owned and operated by Lake Lynn Generation, LLC.
Does Cheat Lake have a beach?
Millstone Point Beach is a natural swimming beach located on the northeast end of Cheat Lake and is accessed via the Cheat Lake Trail. The beach is open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The swimming area closes at sunset.
Can u swim at Cheat Lake?
Swimming is available for families and boaters alike at multiple locations along Cheat Lake. Walk right up to the water from Cheat Lake Park or Sunset Beach, or drop-anchor and dive right in when boating on the lake.
Is Cheat Lake Park open?
The beach is open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The swimming area closes at sunset. Cheat Lake Park hosts a variety of activities with a handicapped accessible walking trail, fishing platforms, children’s playground, picnic area with restrooms, and even a fish cleaning station!
Where are the backwaters of Cheat Lake?
Morgantown, WV
The Backwaters of Cheat Lake: Morgantown, WV – A Scenic Community with Lake Views. The Backwaters is a new Cheat Lake community located where the clear waters of Morgan’s Run join the backwaters of Cheat Lake – a secluded, scenic spot on the lake for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.
Can you kayak on Cheat Lake?
Cheat Lake provides two accessible launches if you want to kayak or canoe. There is a launch at the Cheat Lake Park and by the Ices Ferry Bridge. Best times to head out are the mornings are evenings.
Can you boat on Cheat Lake?
Cheat Lake is a great place to go boating and enjoy a sunny weekend. On the lake you can rent pontoon boats, kayaks, and Stand Up Paddle Boards. Please keep in mind that some places on the lake are narrow so please be respectful of other boaters and be aware of your surroundings.
