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Area... Smith Mountain Lake is located midway between the Northeast
and the Southeast. The area is less than a days drive from Maine or
Florida... Smith Mountain Lake was formed in the mid 1960's when
Appalachian Power Company built the
hydroelectric dam at the base of
Smith Mountain. At first, development surrounding the lake proceeded
slowly and sporadically. Today, there are approximately 18,000
permanent residents in the area.
The lake is bordered by
Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties, where residents enjoy
leisurely lifestyles, breathtaking scenery and low taxes. One resident speaks for
many when he remarks, "Living here is like being on a permanent
vacation."
The Climate... Mild, enjoyable temperatures during the
four distinct seasons are the norm
in this area of Virginia. Summer temperatures average in the upper
70's and water temperatures average
70 degrees from May to October. Many individuals swim in the lake
from June through mid-October.
The average annual snowfall is 12 inches. |
