John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir (also know as Buggs Island Lake). Kerr is a flood damage reduction reservoir and lake levels are subject to seasonal and/or periodic fluctuations. The normal "summer pool" elevation is 300 feet above mean sea level. The Corps manages the lake and more than 55,000 acres of public land around the reservoir. This 50,000 acre lake ex

tend 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 800 miles of wooded, cove-studded shoreline and it is yours to enjoy whther you like to fish, camp, swim, go boating, or just relax by enjoying its scenic beauty.

06/13/2026

Water safety is for everyone - human babies and fur babies alike! Make sure your entire family is wearing a life jacket every time you’re in, on, or near open water to ensure that your visit is great. Please Wear It

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

To honor Andy, please wear a life jacket when boating to increase your chances of surviving carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Boaters should use a marine CO detector, seat children in the forward-most seating on a boat, avoid idling and exposure to emissions from other boats, and always maintain fresh air circulation.

06/10/2026

John H. Kerr Reservoir's local Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting a boating safety course later this month on 27 June 2026. Please read the news release below for additional information including the point of contact for questions. If you have questions contact directly the Coast Guard Auxiliary designated contact in this news release.

06/09/2026

A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. so you can enjoy boating another day.

06/08/2026

Notice: The catwalk at Tailrace Park will be closed tomorrow, June 9th 2026, for scheduled cleaning. If you have questions, please call the Visitor Assistance Center at 434.738.6143.

06/05/2026

Music tonight at North Bend Park Amphitheater! Join us at 7PM for a great show. Free and open to the public.

06/02/2026

Music in the Park again this Friday evening at North Bend Park Amphitheater at 7PM. This event is free and open to any member of the public to join!

05/29/2026

Music tomorrow night at Rudds Creek Campground! Come on by and check it out. Info on flyer below.

05/28/2026

Rangers, staff, and volunteers at John H. Kerr Reservoir have witnessed many neat native critter moments in the parks over the last few weeks. Enjoy the pictures and moments below that we were able to safely capture in a picture.

Please remember to always give wildlife space to ensure the animal does not feel scared or threatened. To get pictures safely use the zoom function in the camera app on your phone/camera. Click this link to learn tips on how to respect wildlife while recreating: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/respect-wildlife/

Share your Kerr Reservoir nature pictures taken over the last several weeks in the comments below!

Address

1930 Mays Chapel Road
Boydton, VA
23917

Telephone

(434) 738-6143

Website

https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes-and-Dams/John-H-Kerr/

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