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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    Smith Mountain Lake is a large reservoir in the Roanoke Region of Virginia, [3] United States, located southeast of the City of Roanoke and southwest of Lynchburg.The lake was created in 1963 by the Smith Mountain Dam impounding the Roanoke River.The majority of the south shore of the lake lies in Franklin County while a small portion, including access to the dam, lies in Pittsylvania County.
  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a 1,148-acre (4.65 km 2) state park along the shores of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, Virginia near Huddleston.Primarily a recreational area, it offers water-related activities (with a swimming area, occasional boat tours as well as rental boats, kayaks and tubes) as well as camping, picnicking, and hiking facilities. [1]
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  4. Smith Mountain Lake is a developing tourist destination that combines temperate weather, scenic mountains and forests, rural hospitality, clean water, and abundant recreational opportunities. Known as 'Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains', SML is 40 miles long with 500 miles of shoreline spanning hundreds of coves and three Virginia counties.
  5. dwr.virginia.gov

    Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Road Huddleston, VA 24104 Website: State Parks. Additional information on lodging, marinas, and other attractions can be obtained from the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce or the Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Center Phone: 800-676-8203. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Regional Office
  6. visitsmithmountainlake.com

    Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce

    https://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com › about-smith-mountain-lake

    Smith Mountain Dam. Smith Mountain Dam spans 816 feet across the gap of Smith Mountain. It's 235 feet tall and 30 feet thick at the base and houses five hydroelectric generators that can produce a combined 605 megawatts of power. Electricity is produced using pumped storage with Smith Mountain Lake serving as the upper reservoir and Leesville ...
  7. smith-mountain-lake.com

    Smith Mountain Lake Insiders' Guide

    https://smith-mountain-lake.com

    Moneta is just north of the only major bridge that crosses Smith Mountain Lake and offers easy access to any part of the lake. If you enjoy driving winding mountain roads, consult a map and try approaching Moneta daytime via Rt. 43 (toughest), Rt. 116 "Windy Gap," the Blue Ridge Parkway to its Virginia Rt. 24 exit, or Rt. 634 "Hardy Road ...
  8. visitroanokeva.com

    The lake holds the state record for citation striped bass. Smith Mountain Lake encompasses over 40 miles, holds 20,000 acres of water, and is surrounded by 500 miles of shoreline. Full pond is 795 feet above sea level. In comparison to other lakes, Smith Mountain Lake is relatively new. Dam construction began in 1960.
  9. dwr.virginia.gov

    Smith Mountain Lake lies southeast of Roanoke along the Smith River. The Appalachian Power Company dammed the river for hydrological power production and the reservoir reached full pond in 1966. The picturesque Smith Mountain Lake State Park sits on the north shore of the lake, providing one of the few public access points to the lake.
  10. visitroanokeva.com

    Its purpose was to hold back the Roanoke River and create electricity, and on March 7, 1966 at 5:03 a.m., the new Smith Mountain Lake reached "full pond" with 200,000 acres beneath its surface. According to a 2006 article in Smith Mountain Laker Magazine, the dam is "245 feet tall and 30 feet thick at the base." The same article details ...
  11. virginia.org

    Smith Mountain Lake is the second largest body of freshwater in Virginia after John H. Kerr Reservoir/Buggs Island Lake. It expands for 40 miles and offers 500 miles of shoreline. And if that isn't enough, it's surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, making it one of the most popular and scenic destinations in Virginia.

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    Smith Mountain Lake

    Largest lake entirely in Virginia, USA

    Smith Mountain Lake is a large reservoir in the Roanoke Region of Virginia, United States, located southeast of the City of Roanoke and southwest of Lynchburg. The lake was created in 1963 by the Smith Mountain Dam impounding the Roanoke River. The majority of the south shore of the lake lies in Franklin County while a small portion, including access to the dam, lies in Pittsylvania County. Bedford County makes up the northern half of the lake with the Roanoke River as the dividing line. The lake has become a popular recreation spot and has also experienced significant development in the last decade. It is the largest lake contained entirely within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Wikipedia

    LocationBedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania counties, Virginia
    TypeReservoir
    Primary inflowsRoanoke River, Blackwater River
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