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 Lake Norman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Norman, created in 1963 as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Power, is the largest manmade body of fresh water in North Carolina.
Lake Norman is sometimes referred to as the "inland sea"; it offers 520 miles of shoreline and a surface area of more than 50 square miles.
Lake Norman has done much to contribute to the area's economy; many communities have sprung up on the lake's shores, with vacation and primary residences bringing many people into the area.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Norman   (285 words)

  
 Lake Norman North Carolina
Lake Norman, like Lake Wylie, its sister lake to the south, is a “working” lake, created by Duke Energy for the generation of hydroelectric power.
Norman is the larger of the two lakes, with 520 miles of shoreline in four counties - Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln, and Catawba.
Lake living is about savoring the constantly changing panorama of wind, water, and light, listening to bullfrog serenades and the lullaby of gently lapping waves, or waking to bird songs or the honking of ducks and Canada geese.
www.charlottebythelake.com /lake_norman.htm   (1780 words)

  
 Lake Norman - Duke Energy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Lake Norman is an "inland sea" with 520 miles of shoreline and a surface area of more than 32,475 acres.
Named after former Duke Power president Norman Cocke, Lake Norman is nearly as large as the other ten lakes on the Catawba combined.
The water of Lake Norman is used in two ways to provide electricity to the Piedmont Carolinas.
www.dukepower.com /lakes/lakefacts/norman.asp   (305 words)

  
 Lake Norman Fishing Guide - Fishing Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The lake level is down 3.2 feet from full pond and the water surface temperature is in the mid to high mid-eighties.
Lake Norman anglers are urged to keep any size striper caught up to the limit of four, then to fish for another species.
Spotted bass were stocked in Lake Norman from a strain of bass native to Alabama.
pages.lakenorman.com /FishingWithGus.htm   (3012 words)

  
 Golakenorman.com (Lake Norman)
Lake Norman, the state's largest manmade lake was impounded in the early 1960's.
Named for Norman Atwater Cocke, a retired president of Duke Power, Lake Norman stretches 34 miles from Cowans Ford Dam on the southern end to the tailrace of Lookout Lake at the northern end.
Lake levels are measured at the hydro station dam and are expressed in feet in relation to FULL POND where full pond is 100.0.
www.golakenorman.com /lakenorman   (634 words)

  
 Lake Norman Retreat
The Lake Norman Retreat, formerly operated as a Bed and Breakfast, is a beautiful rental home located in historic Sherrill's Ford, North Carolina.
The home boasts a panoramic view of Lake Norman's main channel, and is located directly across the channel from the unspoiled Lake Norman State Park.
Lake Norman Retreat is ideal for group gatherings, family reunions or corporate retreats.
www.lakenormanretreat.com   (120 words)

  
 Lake Norman Fishing Report, North Carolina Fishing Report
The lake's water temperature is in the mid eighties and the lake level is 97.3 or down 3.7 feet' from full pond.
The lake is down 4.5 feet from full pond and the water surface temperature is in the high 60's and low 70's.
The regulation to provide summertime relief to Lake Norman's striped bass comes at the request of two area fishing clubs, the Lake Norman Striper Swipers and the Norman Fisheries Alliance, whose members believe striped bass mortality during summer is significant.
www.fishin.com /reports/nc/lakenorman.htm   (3475 words)

  
 Lake Norman Vacation Station - Welcome
Lake Norman is a man made lake primarily constructed for energy production and flood control of the Catawba River Valley.
The lake was filled up in the early to mid 60's and was originally the playground for sports minded campers and fishermen.
Lake Norman was named for Norman Atwater Cocke, a retired president of Duke Power and has been dubbed "Our Inland Sea".
www.lakenormanvacations.com   (334 words)

  
 Welcome to the Lake Norman Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Lake Norman is the largest man-made Lake in North Carolina, with a shoreline of 520 miles.
Locations on the lake, a variety of natural and rural settings and an abundance of parks make the region attractive to families.
The Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Corporation was formed in 2003 and is responsible for the development and implementation of the economic development strategy for the Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville and the Lake Norman Region.
www.lakenormanregion.com   (236 words)

  
 Lake Norman Vacation Rentals and Sales - Private waterfront homes
These beautiful vacation homes are located on Lake Norman, the largest lake inside the borders of North Carolina.
The lake was formed by the building of the Cowans Ford Dam in the year 1959.
The lake surface is approximately 32,500 acres, with 520 miles of shoreline, eight miles wide at it's widest point, 34 miles long, and contains 3.4 trillion gallons of water at full pond.
www.lakenormanvr.com   (104 words)

  
 Lake Norman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Lake Norman is 520 miles of beautiful shoreline that extends across four counties.
Come see why Lake Norman is a great place to work and live.
Homes and Land for Sale - The Lake Norman market is one of the best real estate markets in the U.S, because of its high proximity to the Charlotte area, which is the leading financial center of the Southeast.
www.lakenormantourofhomes.com   (314 words)

  
 Lake Norman Convention & Visitors Bureau - Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Nestled on the banks of beautiful Lake Norman are the towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville.
From Lake Norman, you may enjoy the ease of traveling anywhere in the state.
Lake Norman is an ideal place to host meetings, conferences, and events.
www.lakenormancvb.org /home.html   (163 words)

  
 Lake Norman RPO
The Lake Norman RPO is a voluntary organization for communities to study and prioritize their transportation needs.
The Lake Norman RPO encompasses Iredell, Lincoln, Cleveland Counties, and the western portion of Gaston County.
The Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) is comprised of staff from the counties and municipalities that comprise the RPO.
www.lakenormanrpo.org   (219 words)

  
 Division of Parks and Recreation--Lake Norman State Park
At Lake Norman State Park, fun is just a matter of scale.
When filled to capacity, its surface area is 32,510 acres with a shoreline of 520 miles and a main channel 34 miles in length — thus its nickname, the "Inland Sea." Thirteen miles of the shoreline are in the state park, which provides boating access.
On another hand, the park boasts its own 33-acre lake where fishing and boating are enjoyed.
www.ils.unc.edu /parkproject/visit/lano/home.html   (114 words)

  
 Lake Norman ATV is here to help you make the right decision when it comes to choosing an ATV or Dirt Bike   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Lake Norman ATV and Cycle, is here to help you make the right decision when it comes to choosing a Chopper, Motorcycle, ATV, Scooter or Dirt Bike.
Lake Norman ATV and Cycle is not a high pressure sell environment, give us a call or come in.
Lake Norman ATV and Cycle is dedicated to our customers, we would like to make owning a Motorcycle, ATV, Scooter or Dirt Bike a rewarding and affordable experience.
www.lakenormanatv.com   (260 words)

  
 Lake Norman's Web and Search Engine - We search ALL of Lake Norman NC North Carolina
This exciting event and many others around Lake Norman are listed on our new calendar.
Lake Norman's Web is all about Lake Norman NC.
There are pages of information about Lake Norman and live lake water temperature (updated ever 15 minutes).
www.lakenormansweb.com   (222 words)

  
 Fishing Lake Norman
Anglers are learning that summer fishing can be as productive on Lake Norman as any other time of the year.
The larger fish seem to feed in the deepest water near the bottom of the lake.
The minimum size limit on Lake Norman is 20 inches and the creel limit is 4 fish per angler per day.
www.lakenormanstriperfishing.com /cpMagazine1.htm   (696 words)

  
 The Lake Norman CoveKEEPERS Covering Lake Norman and Mountain Island lakes
It was first found in Lake Norman in 2000 and is spreading rapidly.
The treatment required to control infestations within levels that would permit continued use of lakes and streams is difficult and expensive.
An estimate of grass carp management costs of hydrilla on Lake Norman could easily be based on 160,000 fish (8000 potential hydrilla acres times 20 fish per acre) at $4.00 a fish.
www.lakenormankeepers.com /aquatic_plants/hydrilla.htm   (580 words)

  
 Lake Levels - Duke Energy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A reading of 100 is equivalent to "full pond", which means the lake is full.
Lake levels are measured on the lake side of hydro station dams.
Areas directly below the dam will see higher lake or river elevations due to water flow from the dam.
www.dukepower.com /lakes/lakelevels/levelsdisplay.asp?norman   (81 words)

  
 Lake Norman Realty Home Page
However, through the years, Lake Norman has been discovered as a wonderful place to live and now is a home for thousands.
It was created by Duke Power in 1963 as a source of energy for the piedmont region of North Carolina.
Lake Norman's beautiful sunsets, lush landscape and tranquil waters are right where you need them - only twenty minutes to Charlotte, and only a short drive to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains or the warm ocean waters of the Atlantic.
www.lakenormanrealty.com /about.cfm   (225 words)

  
 HelloLakeNorman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Lake Norman is much more than just a lake with 520 miles of shoreline, great boating, fishing, water sports and wonderful golf courses, it is also very much it's own community.
Created in the 1960's by the establishment of the Cowans Ford Dam on the Catawba River, the lake is named after Norman Atwater Cocke, former president of Duke Power, the company that created the lake.
It was originally a haven for boaters, campers and fishermen, but since the completion of I77 from Charlotte north to Statesville, it has become a popular place for many folks to call home.
hellolakenorman.com   (266 words)

  
 Lake Norman Real Estate - Lake Norman Water View Condos Homes For Sale NC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Lake Norman, the largest body of fresh water in North Carolina, was created by the establishment of the Cowans Ford Dam on the Catawba River in 1967.
The lake takes its name from Norman Atwater Cocke, former president of Duke Power, the company that created the lake.
The area known as Lake Norman, between Charlotte and Statesville, has grown rapidly in the past 30 years since the lake was filled and I-77 made commutes to Charlotte more feasible.
www.christywalker.com /lake_norman_   (226 words)

  
 Lake Norman Natural Dog Training
Offering one-on- one lessons with Professional Lake Norman, NC Area dog trainer, Fran Iwanicki-Alford and associate trainers.
Lake Norman Natural Dog Training offers personalized in home consultations and one-on-one training with you, your dog and your family.
It only makes sense that if you are seeking positive and long lasting training results, that training take place in your home with as many family members as you wish.
www.lakenormandogtraining.com   (233 words)

  
 Lake Norman History
There are three generating plants on Lake Norman: Cowan's Ford, the original power station; Marshall Steam Station, a coal-burning steam-electric generating station on NC 150; and the William B. McGuire Nuclear Station near the east abutment of Cowan's Ford Dam.
Because the lake can handle enormous amounts of water flowing down from the mountains, the torrential rains of 1940 and 1970 did not create a terrorizing replay of the flood of 1916 which took lives, farms, homes, animals, crops, bridges and roads, and destroyed businesses that were never rebuilt.
Duke's professional foresters manage the quality of the water, plant nearly 1.8 million new trees on the land each year, stock the lake with fish, and regularly spray the shoreline with non-chemical light oil solution to control mosquitoes.
www.lakerealty.com /lakenormanhistory.htm   (724 words)

  
 Lake Norman Tennis Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Congratulations to the Lake Norman Ladies 2.0 adult team and the Ladies 3.0 Sr.
Lake Norman leagues continue to grow by leaps and bounds and the level of competition has risen with the number of players.
The Winter 2006 Lake Norman Compass Draw tournament is now under way with 2 men's divisions (3.5 and 4.0) and three women's divisions (3.0.
www.lakenormantennis.org   (610 words)

  
 Home of Fishing with Capt. Gus and the Fishing Pros! Lake Norman Fishing Guide and Charter Boat Service
Lake Norman is the home of many NASCAR drivers and crew members as well as a host of professional basketball and football stars.
The Fishing Pros of Lake Norman Ventures, Inc. provide not only the expertise, but the boat, ice, bait, rods, reels and tackle needed to make your next fishing trip a success.
Fishing with Lake Norman Ventures, Inc.'s Fishing Pros can be fun and educational for the entire family.
www.lakenormanstriperfishing.com   (495 words)

  
 Lake Norman Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
LAKE NORMAN IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES NORTH OF CHARLOTTE, NC.
CREATED IN 1963 BY DUKE POWER, LAKE NORMAN HAS 541 MILES OF SHORELINE, 32,500 ACRES OF WATER SURFACE, AND 560 BILLION GALLONS OF WATER.
THERE ARE 3 COUNTY PARKS LOCATED ON THE SHORES OF LAKE NORMAN; BLYTHE LANDING, RAMSEY CREEK, AND JETTON ROAD PARK.
www.lakenormancharters.com /lakeinfo.htm   (150 words)

  
 Lake Norman | North Carolina Places to Fish
The largest of 10 lakes along the Catawba River, Lake Norman is administered to and controlled by Duke Power Company.
Because the water is used to produce electricity for much of North Carolina, the lake level fluctuates frequently.
During the winter months, the lake may be drawn down eight to 10 feet.
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=XFA053-014   (237 words)

  
 Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman
Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman is a place for critical thinking, where children "learn how to learn".
Please complete the Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman Volunteer Opportunities Form to indicate your volunteer interests.
Complete the Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman Volunteer Credit form to report your volunteer hours.
www.lakenormandayschool.com   (363 words)

  
 Lake Norman Registry
theirpursuits of academic excellence are those inducted by their peers and teachers as the highest academic achieversof the Lake Norman Area.One of a communities greatest values is the individual skills contained within its
Inducted by their community are those businesses that have been found to exhibit the highest quality of management and personnel serving the Lake Norman Area.Nominations are held in the
In celebration of la dolce vita are these individuals appreciated by their peers and inducted as the most regarded in the lake Norman Area.
www.lakenormanregistry.com /index.html   (559 words)

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