Smith Mountain Combination Pump Storage

Pittsylvania County, Virginia (near Altavista)

River/Stream: Roanoke

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
237 ft
Dam Length
816 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,150,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
50,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-04-13

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA019002
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
37.04124, -79.53597
Age
62 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.