Fishing Creek reservoir is located along the banks of the Catawba River. The lake was created as an artificial reservoir for regulating river flows. There is a 1770-foot-long dam in the lake that has an important function of water regulation.

The reservoir was built at the beginning of the 20th century. The building process of the lake began in 1916, during which a dam was created on the lake. It provides the Duke Energy hydroelectric station. At the moment Fishing Creek Lake is one of 13 reservoirs, ensuring the smooth operation of the station.

Fishing Creek Lake

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