Botetourt County Lake Quality
Virginia, 1 lakes, average grade A (Excellent)
Only 1 lakes in Botetourt County carry an active grade. The county-level summary is therefore representative of those specific lakes, not necessarily of every water body in the county. The county's average grade is A — among the cleanest in {{stateName}}. 1 lakes pull an A on their own, and almost none fall into the D or F brackets.
Most of the county's monitored lakes are shallow — under 50 feet — which means wind keeps the water column mixed all summer and sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the surface layer whenever the bottom is disturbed. Carvins Cove Reservoir (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Carvins Cove Reservoir — or check the official Virginia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Botetourt County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carvins Cove Reservoir | A | 11.5 ft | 10 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.