Smith Mountain Combination Pump Storage
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania |
| Nearest City | Altavista |
| River/Stream | Roanoke |
| Coordinates | 37.04124, -79.53597 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 237 ft |
| Dam Height | 229 ft |
| Dam Length | 816 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,150,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,150,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,150,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20,400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,024 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Appalachian Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |