Lake Lynn

Lake Lynn - Dam

Lake Lynn is a 51.2 MW dispatchable peaking hydroelectric facility with storage capability located in Monongahela, West Virginia on the Cheat River. Lake Lynn, which began commercial operations in 1926, is equipped with four Francis turbine units connected to four generators. The facility’s ponding capability varies by season and allows for peaking. Lake Lynn produces a long term average generation of 140,352 MWh of clean electricity annually, which is enough to power 13,495 homes.