Lake Tillery

Lake Tillery serves as the reservoir for the Tillery Hydroelectric Plant that provides the not only electricity but is one of the Piedmont's best recreational lakes. The fishing and boating are great! Numerous, attractive lake front housing communities provide residents with year-round enjoyment of this popular destination. The northern end of the lake is bounded by Morrow Mountain State Park and the Uwharrie National Forest. It is here that the tranquil Uwharrie River flows into the mighty Yadkin-and the river changes names to the Pee Dee.

Badin Lake

Badin Lake was constructed in 1917 by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) on the Yadkin River in Stanly, Montgomery and Davidson Counties of North Carolina. This Piedmont reservoir has a surface area of 5,350 acres, a shoreline length of 115 miles, and a maximum depth of 190 feet. Full pool is at elevation 541 feet. Water fluctuations are minor. Much of all the eastern shoreline of Badin Lake lies within the Uwharrie National Forest. The large area owned by ALCOA and the National Forest along Badin Lake help to maintain the undeveloped scenic beauty of the shoreline.