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General Info: High Rock Lake is the northernmost of the Uwharrie Lakes and the second largest lake in North Carolina behind Lake Norman. Its water surface covers 15,180 acres and there are 365 miles of shoreline. It begins at the confluence of the Yadkin River and the South Yadkin River. The lake's name is derived from neighboring "High Rock Mountain", the tallest mountain in the Uwharrie Mountains. The lake serves as a boundary between Davidson and Rowan counties and is a reservoir for hydroelectric power generation. High Rock Lake is currently managed and operated by the Alcoa company. It is spanned by two bridges at the northern end of the lake: the I-85/US 52 bridge and the older US 29/US 70/NC 150 bridge. The NC 8 causeway crosses the Abbotts Creek tributary of the lake. Numerous communities align the lake's banks including Lexington, Southmont, Linwood, High Rock, and Spencer.
Most of High Rock Lake is lined with privately owned homes, representing all income levels. Most homes that can access 8 foot of water at full pond are permitted to have a private pier. Boat ramps and boathouses are no longer allowed to be built, although existing structures that are maintained are grandfathered. There are several public ramps to access the lake for free, and private ramps that can be accessed for a small fee. Due to the frequent fluxuations in water level, the majority of private piers are floating style, allowing them to be usable even with lowered water levels. The lake has no restrictions on boat motor size or type of vehicle used, so jetskis and other recreational vehicles are legal for use. Because the lake is the first in a chain of lakes, the water stays fairly dark, so swimming is not as popular as other lakes. There are a number of campgrounds that ajoin the lake, some offering year round space rentals.
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 ERA Premier Realty NC HomeTeam Serving the NC Piedmont Triad area! High Point | Greensboro | Winston Salem 7800 Airport Center Dr. Suite 401 Greensboro, NC 27409 Offices also located in Advance & Mocksville Email: info@NC-Homes-For-Sale.com Angela Lawrence Cell: 336-909-2638 Brad Lawrence Cell: 336-909-1293 Toll Free: 866-220-6458 Office: 336-478-2309 Fax: 866-233-4314 |
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