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 Member One FCU branch on Electric Road is robbed Gene Marrano February 11, 2026 0 Carilion Taubman Cancer Center gets another “Big Check” Gene Marrano February 11, 2026 0 “Hands for Audrey,” fundraiser will support 2 year old girl battling brain cancer Gene Marrano February 11, 2026 0