Nantahala Lake

Nantahala Lake is located in in the western part of the state. The lake is regulated and maintained by Duke Energy and is a major source of hydroelectric power to the region.
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  • Type: Reservoir
  • Description: Man made lake in Macon County, North Carolina
  • Also known as: Aquone Lake”, “Aquone Reservoir”, and “Nantahala Reservoir

Nantahala Lake

Latitude
35.16794° or 35° 10′ 5″ north
Longitude
-83.66787° or 83° 40′ 4″ west
Elevation
3,012 feet (918 metres)
Open location code
867R589J+5V
Geo­Names ID
4481476
Wiki­data ID
Q6964287
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