Smith Mountain Dam and Lake (Images of America)
James A. Nagy documents the construction of Smith Mountain Dam and the creation of Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. Featuring the project’s long planning history, engineering scale, hydroelectric function, and connection to Leesville Dam, this volume presents the development of a landmark regional water and power system.
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Smith Mountain Dam and Lake chronicles the development of a major hydroelectric project in Virginia.
The book traces plans for construction in Smith Mountain’s gap, dating back to the 1920s, and the dam’s completion in 1963.
It describes the dam’s 175,000 cubic yards of concrete and its capacity to generate 605 megawatts for up to 11 hours.
The account also examines the connected role of Leesville Dam and the creation of Smith Mountain Lake, which spans 20,000 acres and has a 500-mile shoreline across three counties.
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