Report Lake Debris

To report debris on Smith Mountain or Leesville Lake, please use the form below. Appalachian Power’s priority is to clear dangerous debris that may be hazardous to boaters in the main channels. The company also prioritizes debris near shorelines and in coves.

If you’re not certain you need to submit a report, refer to the examples of what can and cannot be removed.

Find hazardous lake debris? Report it here.

To start, select a lake.

Smith Mountain LakeLeesville Lake

Is the debris located on a river or creek? If so, tell us the name.

River or Creek (Optional)

Is the debris in open water, or on a shoreline?

Open water of a coveOpen water of a main channelShoreline of a main channelOther

Provide a property address that's adjacent to (or near) the debris location.

Street Address

City

State

ZIP Code

If you have a lateral mark (e.g. B-49), you may add it here.

Lateral Mark (Optional)

As an option, you may include details to help us locate the debris.

Debris Details (Optional)

Next, we’ll need your contact information.

Contact Name

Phone Number

Email Address

If you have other comments you’d like to include in this report, add them here.

Comments

Lastly, you may include images with your report. When your report is complete, be sure to hit the “Submit” button before leaving this page.

Images are optional. File size is limited to 6MB per file. Only image files (.jpg/.png) are accepted. Send multiple attachments by selecting multiple files.

Choose file

Common Debris Examples

Each report will be evaluated independently, but floating trees, accumulations of debris after high flow events, and large accumulations of man-made debris are situations that can be addressed.

See more examples