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Smith Mountain Flow of any stream occurs as big artificial lake east of Roanoke, Virginia. It was built in a early Sixties, by damming the Roanoke River and the Blackwater River to provide power and recreation. A popular flow of any stream has astir Five hundred miles of shoreline, very much of it developed.

The Booker T. Washington National Monument is near the west end of the lake, and is one of several tourist sites of interest in the area.

A flow of any stream was featured conspicuously in the 1991 movie comedy What About Bob?, directed by Frank Oz and starring Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss and Julie Hagerty. It served when a could have-relief for Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, the latter getting the tremendously shorter summertime year where to film. A nearby town of Moneta was used for occasionally early establishing scenes. Virtually all of the cinematography was done at an attractive lakeshore home, which... ...within direct contrast to the climactic scene in the film, was ''does'nt'' ruined by dynamite & however stands, overlooking a lakeside.

Smith Mountain Lake: Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Guide to nearby attractions, lakefront vacation rentals, restaurants, boating, waterfront marinas, and local businesses.

Lake Water Levels
US Army Corps of Engineers: Virginia lake/reservoir water levels, incl. Smith Mountain Lake. "Full pond" is 795 feet.

Lake Sailing Academy
Offers a unique and personal Smith Mountain Lake sailing experience in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

World Climate: Climate Data for 37°N 79°W
Average values of rainfall, temperature, and other climate conditions for the region.

Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge
Marina, general store and restaurant, offering marine gas, bait, groceries, and short orders for take-out. Located South of Smith Mountain Lake Markers R-8 & R-6 (Roanoke River Channel).

Smith Mountain Lake Public Library, Bedford County
Smith Mountain Lake Branch of the Bedford County Public Library System.

Smith Mountain Lake Association
Advocacy organization works to make the lake an even better place to live, work, and play.

Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Company
Marine firefighting information, including apparatus and crew.

Blackwater Yacht Racing Association
BYRA is an association for sailboat racers at Smith Mountain Lake. Check the newsletter, race schedule, rules, sailing instructions, racing fundamentals, handicaps, scores.

Virginia Mountains: High Road Guide
Full text of the best-selling Sherpa Guide to the Virginia Mountains. Includes Smith Mountain Lake.


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