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  • History:
    • Leesville Lake and Smith Mountain Lake were constructed in the early 1960's with construction being completed in 1963.
  • Ownership:
  • Operation of the lakes:
    • Power is normally generated by allowing water to pass thru the turbines at Smith Mountain Lake. That water flows into Leesville Lake and eventually through the turbines at Leesville Dam. At periods of low electrical demand the turbines at Smith Mountain Lake are reversed and water is pumped from Leesville Lake back into Smith Mountain Lake. This system of generation and management affords the benefits of very low monthly electrical bills, e.g., $120-$140 reported for a 2,000 square foot home. The normal operating range of Leesville Lake is from elevation 600 up to elevation 613.
    • The plat for Falcon Ridge will reference the 620 contour. The high water level and the flowage easement held by AEP is located along the 620 contour. All lot acreages are calculated to the 620 contour. Lots do extend out beyond the 620 contour which insures that lot owners will always have access to the lake and any docks they construct.
  • Leesville Lake Statistics:
    • Length:
      • 17 miles from Smith Mountain Dam to Leesville Dam.
    • Area:
      • Leesville Lake covers 3,270 acres
    • Shoreline:
      • Leesville Lake has approximately 100 miles of shoreline.
  • Docks:
    • Private docks are allowed and are subject to the AEP Shoreline Management Plan. All docks must be permitted by AEP. Waterfront lots with at least 100 ft. of shoreline are permitted to have a dock under the Shoreline Management Plan.
  • Fishing:
    • Fishing at Leesville Lake has been very good in recent years. Anglers catch Largemouth and Striped Bass, Crappie, and Bream. Largemouth fishing is best in spring and fall. The striper fishing is best in fall and winter. In March 2000 the state record striper was caught: 53 lbs 7 oz.!
  • Boating:
    • State boating regulations are the only regulations boaters at Leesville Lake are subject to. There are no horsepower restrictions. Pontoons and fishing boats are the most popular boats found on the lake.
 
 

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