Pittsylvania County Lake Quality
Virginia, 3 lakes, average grade A (Excellent)
Only 3 lakes in Pittsylvania 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. On average, Pittsylvania County lakes grade an A. That puts it near the top of the {{stateName}} county ranking.
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. Dam Lake (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Dam Lake — or check the official Virginia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Pittsylvania County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dam Lake | A | 10.5 ft | 10 µg/L |
| 2 | Leesville Lakea-Topb-Middlec-Bot | A | 5.2 ft | 10 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.