1966 1975 1977 The project's two lakes reached their normal "full" water level (795 feet above sea level). Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire/ Rescue Department was formed by dedicated volunteers to serve both residents and visitors. The Waterfront Country Club - Smith Mountain Lake's first country club community - began. ★ 1991 2007 2012 2016 The comedy "What About Bob?" with Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Julie Hagerty, was filmed at SML, but the movie called it Lake Winnipesaukee. Smith Mountain Community Park opened on the Franklin County side of the lake providing beach, fishing pier, picnic area and pavilion, and children's playground. "Lake Effects" was filmed on and around the lake and shown on the Hallmark Movie Channel. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS | 19http://www.pacabella.com