Smith Mountain Lake Information |
 Location
505 miles from New York City
445 miles from Atlanta
220 miles from Washington, DC
190 miles from Charlotte, NC
700 miles from Chicago
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| Three counties border the lake, approximate population: |
- Lake Shore 14,300
- Bedford County 55,000
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- Franklin County 48,000
- Pittsylvania County 55,700
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- Four mild distinct seasons prevail
- Summer average - upper 70's
- Winter average - lower 40's
- Normal precipitation - 45 inches/rain
& 15 inches/snow
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| Real Estate 100% assessment - State Sales Tax - 4.5% |
- Bedford County .60 per $100.00
- Franklin County .60 per $100.00
- Pittsylvania County .59 per $100.00
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- 795 feet above sea level at full pond
- Part of a two-lake pumped storage facility for the generation of electricity with water flow through turbines
- Lake level remains fairly constant with only inches of fluctuation on a daily basis
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SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CLUBS |
- Lions Club
- Rotary Club
- Ruritan Club
- Moose Lodge
- Newcomers Club
- Quilters Guild
- Pilots Club
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- Bridge Club
- Wine Tasters
- Book Club
- Lake Library Club
- Women's Club
- Square Dancers Club
- Striper Fishing Club
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- Antique & Classic Boat Club
- Water Ski Club
- Bassmasters Club
- Garden Club
- Yacht Racing Association
- Harmeneers Barbershop Chorus
- Fraternal Order of Eagles
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