The lake is a flood control project of the Pittsburgh District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and named for Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a native of Lewis County.

[1] Stonewall Resort is located along the lake's shore.

Facilities provided by the Corps of Engineers included a visitors center with public restrooms, a hiking trail, and fishing access.

Downstream towns and cities protected by the lake include Weston, Clarksburg, Shinnston, and Fairmont, all in West Virginia The lake is a popular spot for largemouth bass fishing.

This article about a location in Lewis County, West Virginia is a stub.