Lake Norman is a man-made fresh water lake in southwest North Carolina. The largest lake in the state, it was created between 1959 and 1964 as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Energy. Located in Iredell County, 15 miles north of Charlotte, Lake Norman State Park boasts the region's popular mountain biking trail system.
Location: Catawba / Iredell / Lincoln / Mecklenburg counties, North Carolina, United States
Lake type: Reservoir
Primary inflows: Catawba River
Primary outflows: Catawba River via Cowans Ford Dam
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