Follow these links for the latest reports by APCo to FERC regarding their debris management activities:
2023 AEP Smith Mountain Project Annual Debris Report to FERC. Published 04-14-2024.
Smith Mountain Project Debris Management Plan 2022 Annual Report Supplemental Filing.
The AEP Debris diversion plan presented to LLA at the May Board meeting on 5/9/2024.
Pigg River Logboom Project
The following link is to an AEP Technical Review Committee version on the same debris diversion plan proposal.
Pigg River Debris Diversion Device presented to AEP TRC
Committee Members:
Pam Mcmillan(Chair),
April and Lyle Firnhaber,
Gary Mcmillan,
Robert Johnson,
Roy Kelley.
Purpose of Committee:
To aid and encourage the removal of floating debris that is detrimental to the safety and recreational use of Leesville Lake. This is an ongoing process, which includes working with AEP/APCo, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Campbell and Pittsylvania, and lake residents and other interested parties to achieve this result.
History of Committee:
In 2017, the Leesville Lake Debris Committee was formed on behalf of the Leesville Lake Association. We are a very dedicated, hard-working committee. Our purpose is to address debris on Leesville Lake, including AEP’s ongoing participation in keeping the lake clear of debris that potentially poses a safety hazard for public use, and the overall aesthetics and enjoyment of our beautiful lake. We focus on AEP’s debris management requirements as defined in their Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) operating license.
We continue to work for a productive working relationship with AEP.
• Members of our committee are involved with the AEP crew on monthly inspections of Leesville Lake, and our committee has been asked to recommend where the crew will work the next month.
• A Work Schedule/Plan (a requirement of their FERC license) is currently in progress of being created.
It is important to note that our Committee’s work on Leesville Lake will continue to be a work-in-progress and we need the assistance of all residents of Leesville Lake as well as recreational users of the lake. It is more important than ever to report lake debris sightings.
Keep Leesville Lake Safe by Reporting Debris
We need your continued assistance in reporting debris on Leesville Lake.
We strongly request that all residents and boaters of Leesville Lake to Email complaints and still photos regarding lake debris to BOTH of THESE EMAIL ADDRESSES:
debris@lvl.us.com which goes to TLAC (Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission) who will contact AEP directly on your behalf
AND
lvlakedebris@leesvillelake.org which goes to the Leesville Lake Debris Committee for debris report tracking purposes.
- TO MAKE THIS INFORMATION CREDIBLE and VERIFIABLE the following data must be included:
- • Your address, phone number and/or Email (if Email, include a statement as follows: “I give TLAC/AEP permission to contact me by Email”). This information is critical because AEP historically has, and should respond to you regarding your complaint, so we wish to assure that they have your correct contact information.
- • Mile Marker Number of debris locale or a landmark or address that would describe the area.
- • Only still photos are accepted (Do NOT send Videos or other formats). Please send only one complaint per specific incident, per family.
Your participation is greatly needed and we urge you to alert our committee and TLAC EVERY time you recognize unsightly debris in your locale.
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, (other than photos/complaints which should be sent to the E-mail addresses above), please contact us at debris@leesvillelake.org which goes directly to the current Debris Committee chair.