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Elon Water Works Reservoir, Virginia
39.54 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Virginia
37.49 degrees N, 79.17 degrees W - Amherst County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its USGS National Hydrography Dataset coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Elon Water Works Reservoir Stacks Up
- Larger than 33% of the 329 lakes counted in Virginia.
- About 45 miles from Roanoke, as the crow flies.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Lake | Amherst | 8.2 mi | 33.61 acres |
| Thrasher Lake | Amherst | 12 mi | 31.96 acres |
| Timber Lake | Campbell | 13 mi | 56.59 acres |
| Lynchburg Reservoir | Amherst | 14 mi | 117.87 acres |
| Bedford Lake | Bedford | 17 mi | 28.91 acres |
| Nelson Lake | Nelson | 21 mi | 40.53 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Elon Water Works Reservoir
How Big Is Elon Water Works Reservoir?
Elon Water Works Reservoir covers 39.54 acres in Amherst County, Virginia.
What Is the Largest Lake in Amherst County?
Lynchburg Reservoir is the largest lake in Amherst County, at 117.87 acres.
Largest Lakes in Virginia
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John H. Kerr Reservoir | Mecklenburg | 44,895.08 acres | - |
| 2 | Smith Mountain Lake | Franklin | 19,676.26 acres | - |
| 3 | Lake Anna | Louisa | 12,672.74 acres | - |
| 4 | Claytor Lake | Pulaski | 4,073.29 acres | - |
| 5 | Lake Drummond | Chesapeake | 3,240.79 acres | - |
All 329 Virginia lakes ranked by surface area
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (The National Map) lake data (ID 39950262). Verified October 30, 2026.