Smith Mountain Lake: Generating Power, Creating Memories
Smith Mountain Lake: Generating Power, Creating Memories
Special | 58m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
A look at the construction and 50 year history of Smith Mountain Hydro-Electric Project in
Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia has 500 miles of shoreline. Built in the 1960s, the lake provides recreation and a home to many but its main purpose remains the same–to generate electricity. The program explores the lake’s history and the communities that were flooded. Included are first-hand accounts from those who built the lake, plus archival photos and footage of the lake through the years.
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Smith Mountain Lake: Generating Power, Creating Memories is a local public television program presented by Blue Ridge/Appalachia VA
Production funding was provided through a grant from AEP. Additional support was provided by the Bedford and Franklin County Offices of Economic Development.
Smith Mountain Lake: Generating Power, Creating Memories
Smith Mountain Lake: Generating Power, Creating Memories
Special | 58m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia has 500 miles of shoreline. Built in the 1960s, the lake provides recreation and a home to many but its main purpose remains the same–to generate electricity. The program explores the lake’s history and the communities that were flooded. Included are first-hand accounts from those who built the lake, plus archival photos and footage of the lake through the years.
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Smith Mountain Lake: Generating Power, Creating Memories is a local public television program presented by Blue Ridge/Appalachia VA
Production funding was provided through a grant from AEP. Additional support was provided by the Bedford and Franklin County Offices of Economic Development.