High Rock Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids High Rock Lake |
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Abbotts Creek section (Spring 2007)
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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°W |
| 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 |
| Settlements | Southmont, Lexington, Salisbury |
High Rock Lake is a large reservoir lake located in Davidson and Rowan counties in North Carolina. It acts as a natural boundary between these two counties. This lake is very important because it helps create hydroelectric power. It is the northernmost of the group of lakes known as the Uwharrie Lakes.
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About High Rock Lake
High Rock Lake is the second largest lake in North Carolina. Only Lake Norman is bigger! This huge lake covers about 15,180 acres (which is about 61.4 square kilometers) of water. It also has a very long shoreline, stretching for about 365 miles (587 kilometers). Imagine all the places you could explore along its edges!
Where is High Rock Lake?
This lake is found in the central part of North Carolina. It sits between Davidson and Rowan counties. The lake starts where two rivers, the Yadkin River and the South Yadkin River, meet. This meeting point is called a confluence.
How High Rock Lake Got Its Name
The lake's name comes from a nearby landmark called "High Rock Mountain." This mountain is the tallest peak in the Uwharrie Mountains. So, the lake was named after this impressive natural feature.
Who Manages the Lake?
Currently, the Alcoa company is in charge of managing and operating High Rock Lake. They make sure the lake is used properly for its main purposes, like generating electricity.
Images for kids
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High Rock Dam, built in 1926-27. There are three turbines housed within the power house, with a total capacity of 40.2 MW.
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High Rock Lake is part of the Yadkin/Pee Dee river basin
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Abbotts Creek where it becomes High Rock Lake, view from Hwy 47
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High Rock Lake (Abbotts Creek arm) in the drought of 2002
