Newest reservoirs in Central Virginia
The year that a reservoir was first filled to the reservoir’s normal elevation – or the year that a natural lake was first dammed – is the determining factor in the age of the body of water. A large reservoir can take more than a year to fill after its dam is first closed. You can find many of the the world’s newest reservoirs on LakeLubbers in the comparison table below. Many of the world’s oldest reservoirs appear on the last page of that list. Note: For some lakes, the completion year data is unknown, so you may see fewer lakes than the total 10 articles we have published for Central Virginia lakes.Thinking about booking a Central Virginia lake vacation home rental, cabin or hotel?
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Below are lakes within USA > US South Region > Virginia > Central Virginia > Compared by newest (youngest) reservoirs and the year it was completed. This list does not represent all lakes in Central Virginia, only the 10 Central Virginia lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name  |
Completion year |
Lake description |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy River Reservoir, VA (Central Virginia, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1994 | A kayaker slips into a secluded cove and ducks under the rock overhang. On the main body of the lake, a fishing boat carrying a family passes by, the… |
| Briery Creek Lake, VA (Central Virginia, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1986 | Also known as Briery Creek Reservoir With his tackle checked and ready and a thermos of coffee to fortify him against the early spring chill, the fisherman climbs into his boat in the pre… |
| Lake Anna, VA (Central Virginia, Northern Virginia Region, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1973 | Lake Anna, covering 13,000 acres of central Virginia, is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the state. It spans Virginia’s Northern and Central to… |
| Lake Monticello, VA (Central Virginia, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1969 | Lake Monticello, located amidst the gentle rolling hills of Central Virginia, is a private community with a beautiful 350-acre lake. Within easy dista… |
| Lake of the Woods, VA (Central Virginia, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1969 | Nestled between Fredericksburg and Culpeper, Virginia, Lake of the Woods is a private residential community consisting of two lakes. Located in Centra… |
| Lake Chesdin, VA (Central Virginia, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1968 | With some of the best freshwater sport fishing and recreation in Virginia, it’s hard to believe that Lake Chesdin is only 30 minutes from metropolitan… |
| Smith Mountain Lake, VA (Blue Ridge Highlands, VA, Central Virginia, Southern Virginia Region, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1966 | Also known as Jewel of the Blue Ridge With emerald green shores, sapphire blue skies, topaz blue waters, and soaring surrounding mountains, it’s clear why Smith Mountain Lake is nicknamed… |
| Swift Creek Reservoir, VA (Central Virginia, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1965 | Surrounded by secluded communities, beautiful Swift Creek Reservoir is the perfect respite in the suburban jungle. Just 20 minutes southwest of Richmo… |
| Leesville Lake, VA (Central Virginia, Southern Virginia Region, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1963 | Also known as Leesville Reservoir The 3000+ acre Leesville Lake is another of Virginia’s prolific fishing and outdoor recreation reservoirs. It is part of the Smith Mountain Lake hydro… |