How big is Lake Norman?
Lake Norman is 34 miles long, covers 32,750 acres with a shoreline of 520 miles extending over four counties – Mecklenburg, Iredell, Catawba, and Lincoln. The average depth is 25 feet with the deepest point being over 110 feet. The annual drawdown of the lake starts in September at 98% full pond and ends in February at 92% full pond for snow run-off and rains. Maximum drawdown is 15 feet.
