Location description: Northwestern tip of Mecklenburg County where storm water runoff drains directly into Lake Norman. Includes portions of Cornelius and Davidson.
A unique creek/lake: Nearly 59 percent of this watershed is water (mostly coves). Lake Norman is the largest manmade lake in North Carolina.
Approximate square miles of land: 21.44 square miles
Estimated population of this watershed: |
Lake Norman shoreline
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1990
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2000
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2010
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6,714
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12,579
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16,698
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Drains into: Lake Norman / Catawba River Watershed
Creeks and named tributaries in the watershed: No named creeks
Miles of perennial streams (always have water): 0
Impaired lake/river: none
Reason for impairment:
Number of structures (800 square feet or larger) in the regulated floodplain: 180 structures are located within the floodplain
Land use: |
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Woods
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Bare
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Residential
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Institutional
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Industrial
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Commercial
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Water
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Roads
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5.2%
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4.2%
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26.5%
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0.5%
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1.6%
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2.6%
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58.8%
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0.6%
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Landmarks: Cornelius Library, Lake Norman YMCA, McGuire nuclear power station
Larger neighborhoods: The Peninsula, Davidson Landing
Zip Codes: 28031, 28036, 28078
Schools:
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Name
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Address
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Community School of Davidson
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565 Griffith Rd
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Large public parks/greenways: Jetton Park, Ramsey Creek Park, Blythe Landing
