High Rock Lake
High Rock Lake is a reservoir lake located in Davidson and Rowan counties of North Carolina. It serves as a border between them. It is a reservoir for hydroelectric power generation. It is the northernmost of the Uwharrie Lakes. High Rock is the second largest lake in North Carolina after Lake Norman. Its water surface covers 15,180 acres (61 km2) and there are 365 miles (587 km) of shoreline. High Rock Lake begins at the confluence of the Yadkin River and the South Yadkin River. The lake's name comes from nearby "High Rock Mountain", the tallest mountain in the Uwharrie Mountains.[2] High Rock Lake is currently managed and operated by the Alcoa company.
| High Rock Lake | |
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| Location | Davidson / Rowan counties, North Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°37′44″N 80°15′4″W / 35.62889°N 80.25111°WCoordinates: 35°37′44″N 80°15′4″W / 35.62889°N 80.25111°W |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Yadkin River, Abbotts Creek South Yadkin River |
| Primary outflows | Tuckertown Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 15,180 acres (61.4 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 655 ft (200 m) at full pool[1] |
| Settlements | Southmont, Lexington, Salisbury |
| References | [1] |
High Rock Lake Media
Cove along the north end of Abbotts Creek
Typical neighborhood. Homes span all sizes and types.
High Rock Dam, built in 1926-27. There are three turbines housed within the power house, with a total capacity of 40.2 MW.
High Rock Lake is part of the Yadkin/Pee Dee river basin
Abbotts Creek where it becomes High Rock Lake, view from Hwy 47
High Rock Lake (Abbotts Creek arm) in the drought of 2002
Main channel in the northern end of Abbotts Creek arm of High Rock Lake
Large composite panoramic image of part of Abbotts Creek arm as seen from Hwy 8
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Alcoa Power Generating Inc., Yadkin Division, High Rock Lake". Archived from the original on 2006-10-22. Retrieved 2015-04-25.
- ↑ McCullough, Gary (October 5, 2014). N.C. 24/27. Charlotte, NC. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/10/03/5196704/nc-2427.html. Retrieved Feb 6, 2015.
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