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Philpott Lake is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Virginia.[1] It is impounded by Philpott Dam.

Philpott Lake
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Location	Franklin / Patrick / Henry counties, Virginia
Coordinates	36°46′53″N 80°01′39″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.

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

• Fairy Stone State Park
• Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area

References

External links

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Philpott Lake

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