Lake Facts:

  • Created in 1963 by damming the Catawba River
  • 520 miles of total shoreline
  • Supplies both electricity & water to the Town



Cornelius Facts:

  • Current population estimate:  21,000
  • The size of Cornelius is approximately 15 square miles.
  • View the population trend for Cornelius and the surrounding area.
  • Permit trends 2004 - 2007
  • 2000 U.S. Census Bureau information for Cornelius


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