Lakes & Recreation

Lakes and RecreationDuke Energy created lakes as a source of electric power production, but we also reserved land for public access. Many of these access areas are operated in partnership with state, recreation, and law enforcement agencies in the Carolinas. Please become familiar with water safety rules and pay attention to warnings and signals around power plants.
Carolinas Drought Information
Check Lake Levels
Scheduled Flow Releases
Downstream Flow Releases
Lake Facts & Maps
Dam & Lake Level Basics
Lake Management
Lake Access Information
Catawba-Wateree Relicensing
Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group
Catawba River Canoe Trail Map
Water Recreation Safety

Nantahala Area Lakes