From visions of James Buchanan Duke and named for Norman Atwater Cocke, retired president of Duke Power, the lake is the culmination of a 60 year dream of hydroelectric development. A stretch of the Catawba River had been transformed into a stair step of lakes 238 miles in length and ranging all the way from the Appalachian high country to the low lands of South Carolina. September 29, 1964 dedication services marked the completion of Cowans Ford Dam and the birth of Lake Norman.
From the beginning, Lake Norman became “the place” for a weekend getaway offering excellent recreational activities including swimming, boating, water-skiing, fishing and sailing on its 32,000 surface acres and 520 miles of shoreline. Since the completion of Interstate 77 in the 70’s and partial completion of the NEW High
Location could not be better when you live at Lake Norman or in one of its surrounding communities! Lake Norman is conveniently located with access to several major Highways and Interstates and is only minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina. The beaches of both North and South Carolina are only a four hour drive and the mountains less than two hours.
Highway 16, Lake Norman has become “the place” to live year round offering the advantage of a large metropolitan city (Charlotte) just minutes away from the tranquil shores of the lake.
Lake Norman borders four counties: Mecklenburg, Iredell, Catawba and Lincoln each with their own uniqueness and all with the common interest of Lake Norman.
