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THE TIMELINE
Smith Mountain Lake: Jewel of the Blue Ridge
Few people living [in the area] before the lake existed could
envision how dramatically the Smith Mountain Pumped
Storage Project would transform this part of the Roanoke
River Valley. What was once farmland, fields, and rocky
gorges has become a picturesque, 40-mile long lake,
covering 20,600 acres, with 500 miles of shoreline. At one

time, the only expected economic impact from the dam was
electricity generation. Today, Smith Mountain Lake, besides
being a source of electricity and drinking water, is a prime
recreational resource for fishermen and vacationers and
home to a thriving lakeside community consisting of over
21,000 residents. - BARB NOCERA

1920s

1954

1960

1964

The Roanoke-Staunton
Power Company purchased
land in Bedford and
Pittsylvania counties
because it believes in the
potential for a dam.

Appalachian
Power Co.
purchasses land
and rights for
dam.

Construction on the Smith
Mountain and Leesville
dams began in 1960 and
was completed in Sept.
1963.

Water had
backed up
more than 22
miles from
the dam.

1981

1983

1986

1989

1989/90

Bernard's Landing
created.

Smith Mountain Lake State
Park opened in 1983 and
provided trails, a boat
launch, camping and a
beach for swimming.

The Smith Mountain Lake
Chamber of Commerce/
Partnership, Inc. was formed
to serve the lake area
business community.

Virginia Dare
completes its
maiden voyage
on SML.

First Smith
Mountain Lake
Wine Festival at
The Manor at
Taylor's Store.

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Smith Mountain Lake 2016

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Smith Mountain Lake 2016

Welcome
Chamber Info
The Timeline
Meet a Visitor
On the Water
The Outdoors
Beer & Wine
Spas & Shopping
Arts & Film
Events
Day Trips
Our Counties
Dining & Entertainment
Event Venues
Lodging
No Place Like Home
Education
Health Care
SML 411
Churches
Members Directory
Map
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - The Timeline
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Meet a Visitor
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - On the Water
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Smith Mountain Lake 2016 - Day Trips
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