Winter Lecture Series: "Smith Mountain Lake Dam: History, Mechanics, and the Local Watershed"

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Discovery Center

When

Jan. 5, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Our Winter Lecture Series is back for its twentieth year! Our SMLSP Friends Group has worked hard to bring you a great line-up of presenters for this year’s series. We kick off 2025 with an informative program on the Smith Mountain Lake dam, presented by Neil Holthouser, Process Supervisor for American Electric Power. Learn how and why the dam was built and how it affects our local watershed.

The Winter Lecture Series is presented by the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Proceeds go to help fund educational programs and projects in the park. Dates for the 2025 Winter Lecture series include January 5, February 2, March 2, and April 13. 

Ticket Prices: Single ticket: $10, Season ticket: $30
Friends of SMLSP member: Single ticket: $8, Season ticket: $24

Prices include parking. All tickets paid at the door. For more information call: (540) 297-6066.

Smith Mountain Lake dam

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: See description for pricing info.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event

Additional dates

Winter Lecture Series: "Nuisance Wildlife in Your Backyard and Managing Wildlife Conflicts" - Feb. 2, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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