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Smith Mountain Lake Association

Clean Water | Safe Recreation | Enjoy it!

SMLA’s mission is to keep our lake clean and safe.  We are the longest serving advocate for the Smith Mountain Lake community.  Our focused activities help to retain the pristine beauty of our lake and the vibrant local economy. Please join us in protecting the lake.

Be a Steward of the Lake.

The Smith Mountain Lake Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3).
We are an all-volunteer organization that relies on memberships and grants to support the programs that keep SML clean and safe.

 How To Prevent Electric Shock Drowning

Since the recent tragic death from electric shock drowning at a dock, SMLA has received a number of inquiries on what can be done to prevent this accident from occurring. The following information was published previously by the Water Safety Council of the Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA). Read More

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2024 Water Quality Indicators

Lakewide average for the period from 5/19/2024 to 6/22/2024

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Save our Streams Scores 2023-2024

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