Blewett Falls Lake facts for kids
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 Blewett Falls Lake
Location in North Carolina
Blewett Falls Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Anson / Richmond counties, North Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°58′58″N 79°52′40″W / 34.98278°N 79.87778°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Great Pee Dee River |
| Primary outflows | Great Pee Dee River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,560 acres (1,040 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 178 ft (54 m) |
Blewett Falls Lake is a large reservoir found in Anson and Richmond counties in North Carolina, United States. Sometimes, people might spell its name incorrectly as Blewitt Falls Lake. This lake is an important part of the Uwharrie Lakes Region. It is the southernmost and widest lake in this group of connected lakes.
The lake was created by building a dam across the Great Pee Dee River. It sits where a natural waterfall, called Blewett Falls, used to be. These falls were named after a local family from long ago. The lake was made in the early 1900s to produce hydropower, which is electricity made from moving water.
Blewett Falls Lake is located at 34°58′58″N 79°52′40″W / 34.98278°N 79.87778°W. It covers an area of about 2,560 acres (about 10.4 square kilometers). The lake's surface is about 178 feet (54 meters) above sea level. It has a shoreline that stretches for about 34 miles (55 kilometers). No bridges cross over the lake.
Aircraft Incident
On April 28, 1992, a United States Air Force Lockheed C-130E Hercules aircraft crashed into Blewett Falls Lake. This plane was on a training mission. Sadly, all nine crew members on board were killed in the incident. The aircraft belonged to the 317th Tactical Airlift Wing, based at Pope Air Force Base.
