Welcome to the Leesville Lake Association!
We help keep the 17-mile long Leesville Lake, with its 100-miles of wooded shoreline, beautiful, safe for water sports, healthy for fish and other habitat, and a tranquil haven for residents and visitors alike. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation of 250-plus people and agencies dedicated to this Blue Jewel near the Blue Ridge Mountains. We welcome you to join us to help achieve these goals.
Leesville Lake -APCo Related Ongoing Issues.
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GREAT NEWS!
At the May 9, 2024 Leesville Lake Association Board meeting, APCo representatives presented their plan to begin the permit application process to build a Debris Diversion & Collection Device at the mouth of the Pigg River. We’ll discuss details at the annual picnic in July. See the plan at this link: Pigg River Logboom Project. Posted 05-09-2024.
More good news from AEP: AEP took delivery of the new skimmer for debris clean-up the week of July 22nd and are currently undergoing training to operate it. We expect the skimmer and crew to be operational in the coming weeks. Posted 08-01-2024.
Are you looking for calendar info?
We need pictures for the next calendar! Help us create the 2026 calendar. We like to feature all seasons on our lake on the calendar. If you take a photo of some activity or scene on the lake and you want to submit it for consideration in next year’s calendar, please visit this page and upload your pictures. Submissions needed by August 31st for consideration for inclusion in next years calendar.
To purchase a 2025 calendar please visit Calendar ordering.
Current APCo FERC Reports
The latest reports by APCo to FERC regarding their water quality and debris management activities.
2023 AEP Smith Mountain Project Annual Debris Report to FERC. Published 04-14-2024.
Current Water Quality Report
LLA volunteers and the University of Lynchburg faculty and students continue to monitor water quality, and bring you this update.
Final 2023 Leesville Lake Report
Final 2023 Pigg River Report
Current Beautification Day Information
This event is usually scheduled for the 2nd Saturday in June from 9 to 3.
2022 Beautification Day Pictures
All forms can be accessed via ‘Quick Links’ on menu drop down.
Upcoming Events
November, 2024
14 – Board Meeting, 6:30 PM.
December, 2024
12 – Board Meeting, 6:30 PM.
January, 2025
11 – General Membership Meeting, 10:30 AM.
The entire year calendar
Unless otherwise noted General Meetings are at the Altavista Train Station and Board meetings are at the Altavista Presbyterian Church near the library.
Prevent invasive plant spread. Wash boat, motors, fishing nets & trailer before entering all lakes.
Tell someone before going out on the water and when you expect to return.