John W. Flannagan Reservoir

Reservoir in Virginia · 999 acres · near Clintwood, Haysi

John W. Flannagan Reservoir has 4 boat ramps listed as public.

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2019.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Lake level: John W. Flannagan Reservoir

Today's level loads here; without it, see the agency's page below.

Normal pool follows a seasonal curve, 1,380.0 ft to 1,396.0 ft (USACE, Top of Normal).

Level from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Corps Water Management System (J.W. Flannagan Dam), about hourly; the agency's page. Levels change; check conditions at the ramp before you launch.

Launches

Cranesnest Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Clintwood
Lower Twin Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Clintwood Closed
Pound River Campground Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Clintwood Closed
Spillway Ramp · Boat ramp · near Haysi Closed

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle John W. Flannagan Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.