Philpott Lake
| Philpott Lake | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Franklin / Patrick / Henry counties, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36°46′53″N 80°01′39″W / 36.78139°N 80.02750°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,900 acres (1,200 ha) |
| Shore length1 | 100 mi (160 km) |
| Surface elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Philpott Lake is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Virginia.[1] It is impounded by Philpott Dam.
The lake is at an elevation of 974 feet (297 m),[1] covers an area of 2,900 acres (12 km2), and has a shoreline length of 100 miles (160 km). Philpott Lake extends into Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties, Virginia. It is bordered by 6,424 acres (26.00 km2) of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed lands.[2]
The lake and Philpott Dam were created to control flooding along the Smith River, to generate hydroelectric power, and to provide recreational activities. Construction on Philpott Dam began in 1948 and was completed in 1952.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Philpott Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ^ a b "F A Q". U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
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Categories:
- Reservoirs in Virginia
- Protected areas of Franklin County, Virginia
- Protected areas of Henry County, Virginia
- Protected areas of Patrick County, Virginia
- Tourist attractions in Franklin County, Virginia
- Tourist attractions in Henry County, Virginia
- Tourist attractions in Patrick County, Virginia
- Bodies of water of Franklin County, Virginia
- Bodies of water of Henry County, Virginia
- Bodies of water of Patrick County, Virginia