Lake Lure Lake Level Update
The current Lake level is about 15 feet below full pond at 975.5 Mean Sea Level (MSL) as of 12/31/25.
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Crews have been mobilizing to support a project to replace the seals on the Tainter gates at the Lake Lure Dam.
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The equipment that is needed to support this project is now in place and the plan is to maintain the current level (975.5 MSL) for the completion of the project.
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The project is projected to be completed in February 2026.
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Once the project is complete, Town Officials will begin refilling the Lake with a plan to reopen for public use in May 2026.
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You may review the 2026 Lake Use Regulations here.
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We are pleased to advise that there will be no change in personal Lake Use Fees in 2026, which includes no fees for personal non-motorized boats in 2026.
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You may download the 2026 Lake Use Fees.
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Note that one change that was made to the 2026 Lake Use Regulations is that beginning in 2026, vacation rental management companies will be required to register and commercially permit non-motorized boats, as they are already required to do with their motorized boats. This change was made as these non-motorized boats are being utilized for commercial purposes.
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You may download the 2026 Commercial Boat Permit Application for both non-motorized and motorized boats.
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The deadline for 2026 commercial applications is February 1, 2026.
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Stay tuned for updates here in Town News at www.townoflakelure.com.
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For questions, please email Communications@townoflakelure.com
