But, they are also valuable recreational assets thousands of people enjoy every year. Duke Power has reserved land for public access to these lakes for boaters, anglers and others that use the lake for recreation. Along with locating convenient public access to Duke Power lakes, you'll also find information about activities and amenities available at various access areas and where other services can be found on the lake. The creeks and streams that feed the various river systems are well below normal levels. In some areas, the water table is the lowest it has been in 50 years.
Heavy rainfall can cause temporary increases in some lake levels.
However, it will take substantial, consistent amounts of rain to recover from the extended drought conditions in the region. Until then, expect to see many lake levels remain lower than normal. There are many demands on the river systems. Duke Power strives to balance the need for drinking water, energy production, manufacturing and recreation.