About Smith Lake
Nestled along the beautiful Bankhead National Forest, yet minutes from Interstate 65, Lewis Smith Lake (commonly known as Smith Lake) may just be North Alabama’s best kept secret. Known for its deep water depths, clean water and breathtaking scenery, Smith Lake features more than 600 miles of beautiful shoreline and over 21,00 acres of fresh, deep blue water.
One of the largest earth-and-rock filled dams in the Eastern United States, Smith Lake was formed by Alabama Power and put into service in 1961. What started as and continues to be a major energy provider, Smith Lake has grown into an incredibly popular and easily accessible destination that also provides flood control, irrigation, drinking water, fish and wildlife habitats, and tremendous economic opportunity…
And not to mention an amazing setting for recreation in terms of Boating, Fishing, Water Sports and so much more! With a dynamic market that continues to grow, Smith Lake has established itself as a hub for waterfront property in the form of vacation + permanent homes, rental properties, and many other real- estate development opportunities.