Here are the 9 lakes we have listed within USA > South > Virginia - sorted A-Z. Suggest a new lake.
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Claytor Lake
(Virginia) |
Claytor Lake is a 4,475 acre impoundment of the New River in southwestern Virginia. Stretching out over 21 miles in Pulaski County, Claytor Lake was created in 1939 by the Appalachian Power Company for hydroelectric power, flood control, and recreation. The lake is named after W. Graham Claytor, former ... |
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Kerr Lake
(North Carolina, Virginia) |
The 50,000 acre John H. Kerr Reservoir straddles the Virginia-North Carolina border. This impoundment of the Roanoke and Dan Rivers, completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1952, was created originally for flood control and generation of hydroelectric power. Kerr Lake has become a recreational ... |
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Lake Anna
(Virginia) |
Lake Anna, covering 13,000 acres of central Virginia, is one of the largest freshwater inland lakes in the state. The Virginia Electric and Power Company created the lake by damming the North Anna River in 1971. The lake was expected to take three years to fill to the full pond level of 257 feet above ... |
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Lake Gaston
(North Carolina, Virginia) |
Lake Gaston covers 20,300 acres along 34 miles of Virginia and North Carolina real estate. The lake was created in 1963 by the Virginia Electric and Power Company to generate hydroelectric power. Lake Gaston is the middle of three area lakes created by impoundment of the Roanoke River. Waters from ... |
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Lake Moomaw
(Virginia) |
Lake MooMaw is located in northwestern Virginia, just north of Covington. It is nearly surrounded by George Washington National Forest, in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. With its over 2500 surface acres, Lake Moomaw is a year-round outdoor wonderland for visitors seeking out its recreational ... |
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Leesville Lake
(Virginia) |
The over 3000 acre Leesville Lake (reservoir) is another of Virginia's prolific fishing and outdoor recreation water bodies. The Lake's well-developed public recreation areas provide many opportunities for a fine mix of water related outdoor activities. Boating, fishing, birding, and wildlife viewing ... |
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Philpott Lake
(Virginia) |
Snuggled into the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 2,880-acre Philpott Lake resides in southwestern Virginia's Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties. The Army Corps of Engineers created the lake in 1952 by damming the Smith River. Philpott Lake provides flood control, generates hydroelectric power, and offers ... |
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Smith Mountain Lake
(Virginia) |
With emerald green shores, sapphire blue skies, and topaz blue waters, it's clear why Smith Mountain Lake is nicknamed the Jewel of the Blue Ridge. Nestled into Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, the lake offers 500 miles of coved shoreline and 20,600 acres of beautiful lake to explore. The Appalachian ... |
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South Holston Lake
(Tennessee, Virginia) |
An impoundment of the South Fork Holston River, South Holston Lake is an exceptional place to fish and boat. Straddling the Virginia and Tennessee state line, it's a great place to visit and "A Good Place to Live." Created by the South Holston Dam, South Holston Lake is a project of the Tennessee ... |
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