Lake Norman
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Lake Norman is the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina. It was created between 1959 and 1964 as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Energy. Located in Iredell County, 40 miles north of Charlotte, Lake Norman State Park boasts the region's popular mountain biking trail system.
Typical coastline
Lake Norman in Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius
A wild osprey spreads its wings.
White snakeroot
Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station
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Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station is a hydroelectric power plant and dam located near Huntersville, North Carolina, approximately 20 miles north of Charlotte on Lake Norman. It is the largest conventional hydro station owned by Duke Energy, generating up to 350 MW of power.
Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station
Cowans Ford Dam
Providing relief at the Cowan's Ford Dam because of above average rain fall in the spring and summer of 2013.