Lake James is the northernmost reservoir in the Catawba-Wateree system, located northwest of Morganton in Burke and McDowell counties, North Carolina. Lake James has a surface area of about 6,754 acres and 153 shoreline miles, at full pond elevation of 1,200 feet mean sea level (MSL).

Shoreline Classification

Shallow Water Fish Habitat Survey

Cultural Resources Assessment

Recreational Use & Boat Carrying Capacity Assessment

Proposed Recreational Enhancements

Lake James

• Shoreline Classification
• Shallow Water Fish Habitat Survey
• Cultural Resources Assessment
• Recreational Use & Boat Carrying Capacity Assessment
• Proposed Recreational Enhancements