Lake Norman, Reservoir in North Carolina, United States.
Lake Norman stretches across four counties with 520 miles of shoreline, making it the largest artificial lake in North Carolina by water volume.
Duke Energy constructed Lake Norman between 1959 and 1964 through the Cowans Ford Dam project, submerging farms, towns, and historical sites.
The Catawba River, which feeds Lake Norman, supported indigenous Catawba communities for generations before European settlement modified the landscape.
The lake provides electrical power to the Piedmont region while offering opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and water sports throughout the year.
Lake Norman contains 60 islands and maintains an average depth of 33.5 feet, with its deepest point reaching 112 feet below the surface.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.48333,-80.93333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
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