Lake Norman Info
Lake Norman General Information
Did you Know?
Lake Norman is the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina, created in 1963 with the Cowans Ford Dam on the Catawba River. It’s named after former Duke Power president Norman Cocke and supports the McGuire Nuclear Station, Cowans Ford Hydro Station and Marshall Steam Station.
Lake Norman totals 32,475 acres (520 miles of shoreline) and is almost as big as the other 10 Catawba River lakes combined.
HUNGRY on the lake??
Choose from any of our recommended waterfront restaurants on Lake Norman! These award winning waterfront eateries offer cuisine with picture worthy views at anytime of day. Whether you are out and about for a casual brunch or planning to end the day with a five star meal and cocktail… dining on Lake Norman is an unforgettable experience. You’ll find a number of dining options on Lake Norman — from casual bars with boat slips where it’s OK to roll in straight off the water with a wet swimsuit and a sunburn to more sophisticated settings perfect for date night or a boozy brunch.
HELLO SAILOR
20210 Henderson Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 997-5365
BLUE PARROT
169 Pinnacle Lane
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1203
PORT CITY CLUB
18665 Harborside Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 765-1565
LANDING RESTAURANT
4491 Slanting Bridge Road
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
(828) 478-5944
Click below to access our virtual Lake Norman map!