North Carolina Lakes: 37 Vacation Lakes in North Carolina

Featured North Carolina Lake

Lake Name	Lake Summary
Lake Lure	Snuggled into the emerald mountains of western North Carolina, Lake Lure's 720 acres sparkle in the sunlight. Clean waters and a pristine setting are just two of the many reasons that National Geographic called this reservoir one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the world, and the lake's loyal residents and visitors will give you many more. Today, the lake functions as both a hydroelectric dam and favorite recreation spot to many. Lake Lure began in the imagination of Dr. Lucius B. Morse, who envisioned a resort community in western North Carolina. After securing financial support from his brothers, Dr. Morse purchased an initial 400 acres, and created Chimney Rock Park. Over the next several years, additional acreage was purchased, bringing the total to about 8,000 acres. At that point, Dr. Morse decided to build a dam on the Rocky Broad River to create a sapphire blue lake, perfect for year-round enjoyment. The dam was completed in 1926, and the lake filled to capacity in 1 ... (read more about Lake Lure, North Carolina)

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Lake Lure

Snuggled into the emerald mountains of western North Carolina, Lake Lure's 720 acres sparkle in the sunlight. Clean waters and a pristine setting are just two of the many reasons that National Geographic called this reservoir one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the world, and the lake's loyal residents and visitors will give you many more. Today, the lake functions as both a hydroelectric dam and favorite recreation spot to many. Lake Lure began in the imagination of Dr. Lucius B. Morse, who envisioned a resort community in western North Carolina. After securing financial support from his brothers, Dr. Morse purchased an initial 400 acres, and created Chimney Rock Park. Over the next several years, additional acreage was purchased, bringing the total to about 8,000 acres. At that point, Dr. Morse decided to build a dam on the Rocky Broad River to create a sapphire blue lake, perfect for year-round enjoyment. The dam was completed in 1926, and the lake filled to capacity in 1 ... (read more about Lake Lure, North Carolina)