Lewis Smith Lake
Lewis Smith Lake, also known as Smith Lake, is a reservoir in north Alabama. It lies 11 mi northeast of Jasper. Pleasant highs of 67–82°F mark the mildest months, March, April, May and October.
A lake, 11 mi northeast of Jasper
Jasper is the nearest base
Jasper is 11 miles southwest, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Here are the months at Lewis Smith Lake, with their weather.
Lewis Smith Lake
Lewis Smith Lake, also known as Smith Lake, is a reservoir in north Alabama. Located on the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River, it covers over 21,000 acres (85 km2) in Cullman, Walker, and Winston Counties. The maximum depth at the dam is 264 feet (80 m). It is the deepest lake in Alabama. The three-fingered reservoir has over 500 miles (800 km) of shoreline, and at full pool has a level of 510 feet (160 m).
The lake was created by Alabama Power with the construction of the Lewis Smith Dam. One of the largest earthen dams in the eastern United States, it stretches 2,200 feet (670 m) in length and reaches a maximum height of 300 feet (91 m). Construction began on November 25, 1957, and the dam entered service on September 5, 1961 (1961-09-05). The name honors Lewis Martin Smith, president of Alabama Power from 1952 to 1957.
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Where to sleep near Lewis Smith Lake
Lodging nearby is in Jasper (11) and Cullman (17), and Birmingham has the most rooms in the area (83).
Jasper
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
14,585 people
11 mi southwest of Lewis Smith Lake
Birmingham
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
195,893 people
34 mi southeast of Lewis Smith Lake
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Lewis Smith Lake | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,585 | $216K | D |
| Cullman | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 17 13 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 20,799 | $239K | C− |
| Good Hope | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 5 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 2,682 | $203K | — |
| Fultondale | 29 mi southeast | 45 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,307 | $186K | C− |
| Gardendale | 25 mi southeast | 35 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,425 | $253K | C |
| Dodge City | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 569 | $147K | — |
| Kimberly | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 4,858 | $322K | A |
| South Vinemont | 25 mi northeast | 35 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 606 | $170K | — |
| Birmingham | 34 mi southeast | 50 min | 83 61 hotels · 13 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 195,893 | $159K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Lewis Smith Lake
Also within 66 miles are these.
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaBryant–Denny Stadium
33 mi Stadium & arenaLegion Field
33 mi Stadium & arenaProtective Stadium
66 mi MuseumMuscle Shoals Sound Studio
34 mi MuseumSloss Furnaces
59 mi MuseumU.S. Space & Rocket Center1.0M visitors a year
33 mi Stadium & arenaLegacy Arena39 mi Theme parkAlabama Adventure & Splash AdventurePhoto credits
Bryant–Denny Stadium: Joel יוֹאֵל, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Legion Field: USGS, Public domain · Protective Stadium: Unknown, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Muscle Shoals Sound Studio: Dailynetworks, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sloss Furnaces: DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · U.S. Space & Rocket Center: formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Legacy Arena: AuburnShuffle, CC0
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Lewis Smith Lake, answered
What town is Lewis Smith Lake near?
Jasper, AL, about 11 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Lewis Smith Lake?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 67–82°.
What is the closest airport to Lewis Smith Lake?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 33 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lewis Smith Lake?
Jasper (11 mi, 11 places to stay), Birmingham (34 mi, 83 places to stay) and Cullman (22 mi, 17 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Jasper
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.