Lake James Right Now
RisingLake James's water level has climbed steadily over the past week. The watershed has received 0.87 inches of rainfall over the past seven days. Sunny skies are expected today.
- 7 Day Level Change
- +0.38 ft ↑
- Current Level
- 96.99 ft
- Forecast High
- 73°F
(3.01 ft below full pool)
Sunny
Overview
Lake James is a 6,812-acre reservoir in the mountains of western North Carolina, straddling the Burke-McDowell county line near Marion and Morganton. It is the uppermost lake on the Catawba River, created by Duke Energy (then Duke Power) between 1916 and 1923 behind a series of earthen dams, and named for tobacco magnate and Duke University benefactor James B. Duke. The lake still generates hydroelectric power at the Bridgewater plant.
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