Tukuk-OS💧 Smith Mountain Dam
United States · Americas · 37.04°N, 79.54°W
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Smith Mountain Dam is a concrete arch dam located on the Roanoke River in Virginia, creating Smith Mountain Lake. The dam was built by Appalachian Power between 1960 and 1963 for the purposes of pumped-storage hydroelectricity. The dam created Smith Mountain Lake as its reservoir, where recreation and real estate have become popular.
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| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 37.04°N, 79.54°W · view on map |
Smith Mountain Dam is located in United States, in Americas.
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