Appalachian Power Company (APCO) has the authority and responsibility under its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license and its land rights to review and approve activities within the Smith Mountain Project boundary which includes both Smith Mountain and Leesville lakes (all land within the 800 foot contour for Smith Mountain and 620 foot contour for Leesville). The normal Leesville Lake water level varies between the 613 and the 600 foot contour NGVD. Activities include the building of any structure be it a deck, dock, ramp or pier, disturbing the ground and the cutting of vegetation.
Vegetation within the project boundary must be preserved if present. Ground disturbing activities in this area must be minimal in order to maintain the function of the buffer. All parties desiring to remove vegetation within the project boundary must obtain written authorization from APCO prior to beginning any removal and must agree replace the function of buffer.
Shoreline stabilization is allowed in areas of active erosion. No material is to be placed in excess of the minimum needed for erosion control. If existing vegetation is sufficient to control erosion and the shoreline is not actively eroding, the existing vegetation shall remain in place. Permittees are encouraged to consider landscape plantings to control erosion. All parties desiring to stabilize their shoreline must obtain written authorization from APCO prior to beginning any activity / construction inside the project boundary.
Go to the AEP Shoreline Management Plan webpage.
How to begin the permit stage to conduct activities within Appalachian Power Company's Project Boundary.
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