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Deep water, 264 feet at the dam, and 713 miles of shoreline with Bankhead National Forest along the west side: that’s Smith Lake. Sipsey Fork, Ryan Creek, Rock Creek and Brushy Creek are all on the outline here.
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Deep water, 264 feet at the dam, and 713 miles of shoreline with Bankhead National Forest along the west side: that’s Smith Lake. Sipsey Fork, Ryan Creek, Rock Creek and Brushy Creek are all on the outline here.
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Smith Lake, as we draw it
The outline includes every arm from the Sipsey Fork to Ryan Creek. Every piece here uses this same drawing.
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Smith Lake facts, with sources
- Counties
- Cullman, Walker and Winston counties, Alabama
- River and dam
- Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River; Lewis Smith Dam, in service September 5, 1961
- Operator
- Alabama Power
- Surface area
- 27,316 acres
- Shoreline
- 713 miles
- Maximum depth
- 264 feet at the dam
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, apcshorelines.com, usgs.gov
Questions about Smith Lake
Is Smith Lake the same as Lewis Smith Lake?
Yes. Lewis Smith Lake is also known as Smith Lake, and the name honors Lewis Martin Smith, president of Alabama Power from 1952 to 1957.
How deep is Smith Lake?
Alabama Power lists a maximum depth of 264 feet at the dam and a full-pool elevation of 510 feet.
Does the outline show all of Smith Lake's arms?
Yes. It is drawn from the real shoreline of the whole lake, including the Sipsey Fork, Ryan Creek, Rock Creek and Brushy Creek arms, with the dam at the south end.
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