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1. Briery Creek Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Carvins Cove Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Chickahominy Lake

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4. Claytor Lake

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5. Douthat Lake

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6. Fairy Stone Lake

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7. Germantown Lake

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8. Hungry Mother Lake

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9. John W. Flannagan Reservoir

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10. Kerr Lake / John H. Kerr Reservoir

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11. Lake Anna

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12. Lake Chesdin

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13. Lake Gaston

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14. Lake Monticello

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15. Lake Moomaw

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16. Lake of the Woods

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17. Leesville Lake

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18. Little Creek Lake

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19. Mountain Lake

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20. Occoquan Reservoir

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21. Philpott Lake

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22. Sandy River Lake

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23. Smith Mountain Lake

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Virginia features some spectacular landscapes, from the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains to the gently undulating hills of the Piedmont Valley. Scattered across this beautiful countryside are a plethora of lakes and reservoirs that not only provide flood control, hydroelectric power, and drinking water but also offer a wealth of outdoor recreational activities. Visitors can find a tranquil body of water almost anywhere in the state to enjoy boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, pontooning, swimming, and relaxing on a sandy beach.

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