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SML people have had stripers to chase since 1963, the year the lake was impounded. The whole 20,600 acres, state park on the north shore included, is on the outline here.
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SML people have had stripers to chase since 1963, the year the lake was impounded. The whole 20,600 acres, state park on the north shore included, is on the outline here.
Your family's name, under Smith Mountain Lake.
The whole lake on 11 by 15 inches of glass, with your last name and year underneath. We email you a picture of your board to check before we make it.
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Smith Mountain Lake, as we draw it
The outline follows the whole shoreline, set with its name. Every piece here uses this same drawing.
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Smith Mountain Lake facts, with sources
- Counties
- Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties, Virginia
- River and dam
- Roanoke River; Smith Mountain Dam, built 1960 to 1963
- Operator
- Appalachian Power, a subsidiary of American Electric Power
- Surface area
- 20,600 acres
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, smithmountainproject.com, dwr.virginia.gov, dcr.virginia.gov
Questions about Smith Mountain Lake
Why does Smith Mountain Lake's level change?
It is the upper reservoir of a pumped-storage project. Appalachian Power says the lake can fluctuate up to two feet, from 795 to 793 feet, as water moves to and from Leesville Lake.
What fish are in Smith Mountain Lake?
Virginia DWR says largemouth and smallmouth bass are the most sought-after, striped bass rank second, and stripers have been stocked since the lake was impounded in 1963.
Where is Smith Mountain Lake State Park?
On the north shore of the lake in Bedford County, about 40 miles from both Lynchburg and Roanoke.
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