Overview
Lake Anna is a major reservoir located in central Virginia, spanning Louisa, Spotsylvania, and Orange counties within the North Anna River watershed. Formed by the construction of the North Anna Dam on the North Anna River, the lake was completed in 1972 and covers approximately 13,000 acres. It was created by Virginia Electric and Power Company — now Dominion Energy — primarily to supply cooling water for the adjacent North Anna Nuclear Generating Station, while also serving as a regional water resource and one of the most popular recreational destinations in the Commonwealth.
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