Lakes / Virginia / Amherst County
Lakes in Amherst County, Virginia
4 lakes counted in Amherst County - the largest is Lynchburg Reservoir at 117.87 acres.
4
Lakes Counted
117.87 acres
Largest - Lynchburg Reservoir
Amherst County, highlighted, with its largest counted lakes dotted. Outlines from Census boundary data.
All Counted Lakes
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynchburg Reservoir | Amherst | 117.87 acres | - |
| 2 | Elon Water Works Reservoir | Amherst | 39.54 acres | - |
| 3 | Early Lake | Amherst | 33.61 acres | - |
| 4 | Thrasher Lake | Amherst | 31.96 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; USGS. Verified October 30, 2026.