The man who designed the SML dam will be part of the lake’s 50th anniversary celebration Web Staff June 30, 2016 1 minute read Smith Mountain Lake is celebrating its 50th anniversary at full pond, and the man who designed the Smith Mountain Dam will be apart of the festivities. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: VWCC major player with new RAMP acceleratorNext: New principal named at Northside Middle School Related Stories 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0