Lake Norman

General data
- Water type: Artificial lake
- Progression: Catawba River -> Lake Wateree -> Wateree River -> Santee River -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Subtropical
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
Description
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.