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 , covers an area of , and has a shoreline length of . Philpott Lake extends into Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties, Virginia. It is bordered by of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed lands. 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. See also Fairy Stone State Park Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area References External links U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Philpott Lake 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