Smith Mountain Dam And Lake

Author : James A. Nagy
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439650268
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smith Mountain Dam and Lake written by James A. Nagy and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the vibrant history of Smith Mountain Dam in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The construction of a dam in the gap of Smith Mountain in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, had been considered as early as the 1920s. However, the dam's construction did not begin until 1960. Smith Mountain Dam closed the gap completely in 1963, and Smith Mountain Lake began to fill and form behind it. The hydroelectric dam consists of 175,000 cubic yards of concrete and has the capacity to generate 605 megawatts of electricity for up to 11 hours. Smith Mountain Dam is part of a two-dam system on the Roanoke River, and its companion dam, the Leesville Dam, is a smaller structure designed to pump water back to Smith Mountain Lake and to also generate hydroelectric power for American Electric Power (AEP) customers. Smith Mountain Lake covers 20,000 acres and has a 500-mile shoreline, which borders Franklin, Pittsylvania, and Bedford Counties. Over the years, development near and around Smith Mountain Lake has exploded, and this has presented both opportunities and challenges in regard to stewardship of the area's natural resources. James A. Nagy, author of Images of America: Franklin County, presents images from various collections, including the AEP archives, showing the construction and development of Smith Mountain Dam and Lake.

Author : James A. Nagy
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467122653
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smith Mountain Dam and Lake written by James A. Nagy and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction of a dam in the gap of Smith Mountain in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, had been considered as early as the 1920s. However, the dam's construction did not begin until 1960. Smith Mountain Dam closed the gap completely in 1963, and Smith Mountain Lake began to fill and form behind it. The hydroelectric dam consists of 175,000 cubic yards of concrete and has the capacity to generate 605 megawatts of electricity for up to 11 hours. Smith Mountain Dam is part of a two-dam system on the Roanoke River, and its companion dam, the Leesville Dam, is a smaller structure designed to pump water back to Smith Mountain Lake and to also generate hydroelectric power for American Electric Power (AEP) customers. Smith Mountain Lake covers 20,000 acres and has a 500-mile shoreline, which borders Franklin, Pittsylvania, and Bedford Counties. Over the years, development near and around Smith Mountain Lake has exploded, and this has presented both opportunities and challenges in regard to stewardship of the area's natural resources.

Author : Paul Moore
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781532941122
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Definitive Guide to Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate written by Paul Moore and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smith Mountain Lake has quickly become one of the East's most popular destinations for vacationers, second-homeowners, retirees, and telecommuters. The lake is a natural draw for water and mountain lovers of all sorts. Yet this rush to buy lots and homes here has meant problems for some. Smith Mountain Lake, like all waterfront destinations, has a number of issues that, if ignored, can have serious repercussions for property values and quality of life. Fortunately, each of these issues can be navigated successfully with good counsel and careful investigation. That is the purpose of this book. If you own or are considering buying property at Smith Mountain Lake, this book is a must!

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