History of Smith Lake: Smith Lake was created in 1961 by the Alabama Power Company when they were constructing the Lewis Smith Dam, which was to produce hydroelectric power.

History of Smith Lake: Smith Lake was created in 1961 by the Alabama Power Company when they were constructing the Lewis Smith Dam, which was to produce hydroelectric power.

History of Smith Lake: Smith Lake was created in 1961 by the Alabama Power Company when they were constructing the Lewis Smith Dam, which was to produce hydroelectric power. The lake was named ...

History of Smith Lake: Smith Lake was created in 1961 by the Alabama Power Company when they were constructing the Lewis Smith Dam, which was to produce hydroelectric power.

The two-vessel crash occurred shortly after 7 a.m. local time on Smith Lake in Cullman County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).