Lake Size: 2,880 acres
Latitude: 36.8116
Longitude: -80.0593
Lake Level Above Sea Level: 974 ft (297 m)
Counties: Franklin, Henry, and Patrick County
Lake Management: Army Corps of Engineers

Information: 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 to control flooding along the Smith River, to generate hydroelectric power, and to provide recreational activities at Fairy Stone State Park. Construction on Philpott Dam began in 1948 and was completed in 1952.