Lake Norman Lake Level - Current & Annual Range Lake Norman, NC Maps About Towns Counties Schools  Tax Rates Hospitals Dining Clubs Worship  Newspapers Shopping Lake Level Boating      Lake Access      Rental & Charters      Marinas Fishing Golf Click on pictures below for more . . . Lake Norman Current Lake Level Lake levels are measured on the lake side of hydrostation dams and are expressed in feet in relation to FULL POND where full pond is 100.0. Full pond at Lake Norman is equivalent to 760 feet above mean sea level. This "760" line is also important when purchasing waterfront property. If the property or dwelling falls below this "760" line, you will be required to obtain Flood Insurance. Click here for current lake levels, historic lake levels or forecasted lake levels. * Areas directly below the dam will see higher lake or river elevations due to water flow from the dam. Lake Noman Annual Range Due to Duke's customers' changing energy needs and changing weather conditions, hydro station operations will cause lake levels to rise and fall on a daily basis and seasonal basis. The annual range and the schedule for meeting that range are targets only; actual levels may be significantly higher or lower. Also, the target level may occur at any time during the identified month. Month Target Range January 96 - 94 February 94 - 92 (Lowest point at end of Feb.) March 92 - 94 April 94 - 96 May 96 - 98 June 98 July 98 August 98 September - December 98 - 96 NOTE: Duke Energy reservoirs are kept within an operating range or base lake level designed to provide generation, accommodate heavy spring rains to minimize the impact of heavy rainfall, supply municipal water, and, secondarily, to provide recreational opportunities.