Lake Gaston


The impoundment of Lake Gaston in 1963 was created for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation, and it is owned by Dominion Resources. Lake Gaston has more than 20,000 surface acres, is 34 miles long and 1.3 miles across at its widest point.  Its average water depth is 40 feet.  

As one of many lakes along the Roanoke River Basin, water feeds into Lake Gaston from the Kerr Lake Dam upstream and flows over the Gaston Dam into the Roanoke Rapids Lake downstream.  Under normal conditions the maximum water elevations are 200 feet above mean sea level on Gaston, and 132 feet in the Roanoke Rapids lake.  A real plus for Lake Gaston is its relatively constant water level, which generally fluctuates only one-half a foot higher or lower than its average 199.5 feet above mean sea level. 

Like all bodies of water its size, Dominion operates the lake within the regulations and license of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the U.S. Corps of Engineers.  It is monitored by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Wildlife Commissions of both North Carolina and Virginia.  

The “main” body of the lake runs east/west and is approx 35 miles long between the dams.  The main bridge crossing over the main lake (Eaton Ferry Bridge) is centrally located and elevated to allow boats to go under. The lake also includes 20 “Creeks” that run north or south off the main body.  All have access to the main body, and some require boating under a bridge.  Many people prefer living, boating, or swimming in the coves/creeks on Lake Gaston (large lakes themselves) because they tend to be quieter and there is less wind, surf and boating activity.  Property that is not located on the “main” lake is considered to be on a "cove".



Content copyright 2021. WakeSurf NC, LLC. All rights reserved.

instagram followers 200 clutch bag prada online clothing outlet stores luxe store birkenstock outlet store near me prada jacket sale chatgpt on iphone followers pro instagram prada visor hat prada cinema sunglasses gucci deutschland pleasant holidays aaa cola maison جوتشي prada discount sunglasses cookies bait and tackle prada europe website printing concepts wiki chatgpt prada bag black chatgpt? ferragamo shoes outlet prada luna black makeup fx prada outlet prices biggest instagram followers tamagochi family openapi chatgpt prada luna sport medium brown wig cap fabric cork boards in line commercial construction aaa san juan capistrano prada monolith derby chatgpt resume writing benefits of chatgpt chatgpt api pricing banning chatgpt new prada sunglasses rectangular birkenstock outlet stores prada blue glasses prada loafter marca prada prada wallet sale gucci officiel prada discount sunglasses prada denim bralette prada bag authentic chatgpt openai apk instagram 300 followers urchase instagram followers prada shoes price canada goose outlet store prada luxottica dick bennick sr mashman helmet prada 1999 bojangle baits yacht captain hat cardinal supply st.louis prada cinema sunglasses chatgpt questions prada clearance prada cinema sunglasses chatgpt coin captain shirt with epaulets prada refill perfume prada lhomme edt prada and gucci gucci deutschland fast followers instagram prada pictures prada mens cologne long goatees awesome-chatgpt captains outfits prada logo sunglasses south colby post office mashman helmet fuzzy prada bag gucci ecommerce cinnabon mix prada cinema sunglasses chicken williams ember fine jewelry prada kids shoe prada military boots tommy hilfiger outlets cartera prada negra prada shoelaces