Lake Summit, North Carolina

Lake Summit is a hydroelectric dammed reservoir in Henderson County, North Carolina. It has a surface area of 324 acres (1.31 km²). It is the largest lake in Henderson County.

Lake Summit
Lake Summit, 1968
Lake Summit Lake Summit
Location	Henderson county, North Carolina, United States
Coordinates	35.2249°N 82.4198°W / 35.2249; -82.4198
Primary inflows	Green River
Basin countries	United States
Designation	Private lake with water access
Surface area	16,600 acres (67 km2)
Average depth	20 ft (6.1 m)
Max. depth	107 ft (33 m)
Islands	Rabbit Island
Settlements	Tuxedo

History

The Green River was dammed in 1920 by the Blue Ridge Power Company, now part of Duke Energy, to provide power for Henderson County and the Greenville area, creating Lake Summit. Prior to the damming, the land now under the water was occupied by some small number of family homes and a gristmill; these were demolished or moved as part of the construction process. The land around the lake was parceled up and sold to families. In 1921, a bridge was constructed across the midsection of the lake. In 1983, the state DOT replaced the old truss bridge crossing the river with a new concrete bridge nearby, preserving the old bridge as a walking path.

Recreation

The lake is private access and managed by the Lake Summit Property Owners Association. Boaters must be residents of shorefront properties along the lake or have a permit for access; smaller water vessels, such as kayaks, however, have free right of way.

See also

• Lake Lure
• Lake Adger