Philpott Lake

Philpott Lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Philpott Lake
image_lake = Philpot lake.jpg
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location = Virginia
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type = reservoir
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basin_countries = United States
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area = 2,880 acres (11.65 km²)
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elevation = 974 ft (297 m)
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Philpott Lake is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is impounded by Philpott Dam.

The lake is at an elevation of 974 feet (297 m) msl covers an area of 2,880 acres (11.65 km²) and has a shoreline length of 110 miles (177 km) at elevation 985 feet (300 m), msl. Philpott Lake extends into Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties, Virginia, USA.

The lake and Philpott Dam were created control flooding along the Smith River, to generate hydroelectric power, and to provide recreational activities at Fairy Stone State Park. [http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/philpott/f_a_q.htm F A Q ] ] Construction on Philpott Dam began in 1948 and was completed in 1952.

References

External links

* [http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/philpott/index.htm Army Corps of Engineers site for Philpott Lake]


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