Lake Anna is a 13,000 acre reservoir in the rolling fields and forested triangle formed by the cities of Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, and Richmond, Virginia. The lake was created by Virginia Electric and Power Company, now Dominion Energy, Inc., in 1972 to serve as a recreational lake and provide cooling water for the North Anna Power Station.
Discover the State of the York Watershed System Report!
This new report offers a contemporary look at the status, trends, and opportunities within the York River, Mobjack Bay, and Piankatank River basins. Notably, Lake Anna, which covers over 218,500 acres, plays a significant role in the upper York River watershed and is a key part of this system. Explore the interconnected dynamics of our environment with detailed insights across three main sections, Our Changing Landscape, Our Water Quality, and The Resources We Steward.
2025 Kick the HAB Donation Goal
Help LACA Kick the HAB at Lake Anna by making a tax-deductible donation to the Kick the HAB fundraising effort.
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 Water QualityLACA's Water Quality (WQ) team and Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regularly monitor the lake and streams in the watershed. DEQ monitors the lake on a monthly basis. LACA monitors water quality parameters four times a year in April, June, August and October. LACA also works with DEQ and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to monitor for harmful algae blooms. Our water quality data are available in the WQ Data pages. Current HAB info is available at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) HAB Dashboard and on LACA's HAB webpage. You can submit a HAB Report to VDH and DEQ on the VDH HAB Report webpage. |
Environmental Preservation An expansion of the former LACA Environmental Education Committee, the Environmental Preservation Committee has turned its focus on the causes of the recent Harmful Algae Blooms, potential remediation and possible solutions to the issue. As a result, they are also looking at other detrimental impacts to the beauty and enjoyment of Lake Anna. Learn more about these important issues and ways you can help by clicking here. |
LACA Annual Fireworks DisplayWith the arrival of spring it's time to start thinking about summer and all the fun Lake Anna brings. One of those long-standing traditions is the annual fireworks show, which will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Please click here to learn more about our fireworks show. To support the annual shoot by donating, click here. The shoot is funded entirely by donations from our community so your support is appreciated and needed to make this the best year yet Our donors are listed here starting with those received August 1 of each year through July 31 of the following year. |
Emergency Services & SafetyAs the summer boating season begins, there are numerous things you should check before heading out on the lake. In addition to ensuring your boat is in good operating condition, you should make sure you have all the necessary safety equipment on board. There are other tips to keep you and your passengers and others safe. The committee also encourages everyone to be aware of your surroundings and know the various 911 emergency markings such as the bridge signs, yellow dock signs and island signs. To learn more click here |  New Development in the Offing on Plentiful Creek? Two parcels of property in Spotsylvania at the headwaters of Plentiful Creek are slated to be developed with 16 waterfront homes, if approved by the County. See details and follow the development HERE. |
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2025 Fireworks!
Help support the annual Fireworks display which will be held on Sat., July 5. This is the 28th anniversary of the Fireworks show which is funded entirely by donations from the community.
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