Important Lake Level Update

Lake Level updates sign

Town officials are working closely with the US Army Corps of Engineers and contractors on the Lake recovery process. As we have been reporting in our weekly storm recovery updates, the lake level will be coming down significantly. The Town is preparing to make that change to support the continued efforts to restore Lake Lure.
 

  • The current plan will be to drop the lake level around 1-1.5 feet per day. 

  • The Lake will be lowered to 960.5 Mean Sea Level (MSL), which is 30 feet below full pond of 990.5 MSL. 

  • The drawdown will commence on Monday, June 2, 2025. 

  • Throughout the lake drawdown, Town engineers and staff will be scheduling work and inspections on the dam and the sewer system.

  • The new reservoir drain will be used to achieve the new lake level. 

  • It will take around 15-16 days to reach 960.5 MSL.  

This is an important step in the recovery process for Lake Lure. We are unable to specify the length of the drawdown period as this is dependent upon the sedimentation and debris removal process being overseen by the US Army Corps of Engineers. 

We appreciate everyone's support as our storm recovery continues. 

For questions, please email Communications@townoflakelure.com. 

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