Three other dams were completed downstream — Narrows Dam in 1917, Falls Dam in 1919 and Tuckertown Dam in 1962. As High Rock Lake filled, sections of creeks closest to the Yadkin River flooded.

High Rock lake is an iconic part of Rowan and Davidson counties for recreation, economic development and manufacturing. The reservoir was created in 1929 as part of a dam project of the aluminum ...

Alcoa, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, manages four dams, including the High Rock Dam, and water resources that extend along a 38-mile stretch of the Yadkin River. "There really is ...

For several years, some rare birds have made a stop at the High Rock Lake dam. Debbie Montgomary is always waiting for them with her camera in hand. “Just give us a little show, we can handle it ...

Alcoa manages the High Rock dam and lake and other resources along a 38-mile stretch of the Yadkin River. ... High Rock Lake River Rats Inc. is taking the drawdown as an opportunity to be proactive.

High Rock Lake has finally reached that point, and the Division of Water Quality is near the end of a two-year water-testing program. "It began in April 2008," says Kathy Stecker.