Appalachian Power Conducts Annual Test of Hydroelectric Facility Near Smith Mountain Lake Appalachian Power conducted a yearly test of its hydroelectric facility near Smith Mountain Lake, operating it at maximum output to assess its capacity during periods of high electricity demand, such as heatwaves, which can strain the grid and prompt regional grid operators like PJM to request additional power generation. The test aimed to ensure reliable power supply during peak demand periods, while also advising residents in the area, including boaters, of potential water level surges due to the increased water flow through the turbines.

Appalachian Power Conducts Annual Test of Hydroelectric Facility Near Smith Mountain Lake #PJM #Hydroelectric #AppalachianPower #SmithMountainLake #RegionalGridOperator #PJM

A Golden Retriever with wet, wavy fur rests its head sleepily on the side of a red-and-white boat. The dog’s eyes are restful, but watching.

Got to spend time with this clever lady this weekend. I am smitten. ❤️

#photography #dogs #SmithMountainLake

A calm lake at sunrise with light mist hovering over the water’s surface. Trees line the left and right edges, while a cluster of houses and a large red barn can be seen in the background. The sky and its reflection on the lake is painted with soft clouds and pastel hues.

A new day on Smith Mountain Lake (southeast of Roanoke ,Virginia).

#photography #NaturePhotography #landscape #SmithMountainLake

A cozy boathouse with a white boat docked underneath sits along a misty lake shore. Soft morning light illuminates the surrounding green forest and a blooming mimosa tree with pink flowers. Yellow and orange buoys float across the rippled, reflective water.

Smith Mountain Lake morning.

#photography #NaturePhotography #landscape #SmithMountainLake

Small black rescue puppy on a red SUP board with her brother standing behind her in khaki shorts and a bright red shirt Paddling on a green lake.

Sending cool 😎 thoughts to all who need a boost. Our rescue puppy just after she adopted us years ago. #Smithmountainlake #JuneSea #float #SUP #DogsofBlueSky #lakelife

Victim identified in possible electrocution incident at Smith Mountain Lake; Bedford County Sheriff's Office provides update. #SmithMountainLake https://fefd.link/oemyn

POV of a bird
#dronevideo #dji #aerial #smithmountainlake #cinematic #drone

Laid prone on the boat dock waiting for the #BeltedKingfisher to drop down into the lake for a surface action shot. It didn’t happen but I enjoyed my time and made this image. #smallinframe #mountain_addict_captures #lake_and_mountains #virginiaisforlovers❤️ #smithmountainlake #ac_birds

Morning Fog at #smithmountainlake

Morning Fog at #smithmountainlake

Postcard-like at #SmithMountainLake this afternoon. 1.45pm. Via our friends at Vista Pointe. http://t.co/f5IvRqYBT2