Smith Mountain Lake, VA

As of 2026-10-13, Smith Mountain Lake sits at 790.76 ft. That is 4.24 ft below full pool of 795.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.38 ft.

The most recent reading at Smith Mountain Lake is 790.76 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from Appalachian Power. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

Readings for Smith Mountain Lake run from 788.88 ft to 790.76 ft over the 55 days on file, which begin 2026-08-20. That window is shorter than a year, so neither end is a record for the lake. A lake's range includes a full seasonal cycle, and this gauge has not yet published one.

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Smith Mountain Lake has risen 1.38 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check Appalachian Power directly.

Year-over-year comparison is not available for Smith Mountain Lake yet. The published series on this page covers 55 days, from 788.88 ft to 790.76 ft. That is not long enough to describe the lake's historical range.