Smith Mountain Combination Pump Storage

Virginia — Pittsylvania County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
Coordinates37.04124, -79.53597

Physical Characteristics

NID Height237 ft
Dam Height229 ft
Dam Length816 ft
NID Storage1,150,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,150,000 acre-ft
Surface Area20,400 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerAppalachian Power Company

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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