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Lake Gaston, one of the truly superior lakes in the country. It is some 20,000 acres and 34 miles long, approximately 1 1/2 miles wide at the lower end of the lake. It has over 350 miles of shoreline. Lake Gaston begins at Kerr Dam, a lake built in 1953 for flood control. Below Lake Gaston is Roanoke Rapids Lake, a smaller lake built in 1955 for hydroelectric power. Gaston Dam completed in 1963 borders the counties of Mecklenburg and Brunswick in Virginia and the counties of Warren, Halifax and Northampton in North Carolina. Normal height of the water is 200 feet above sea level and by regulation the water depth may vary only one foot, plus or minus from the normal level except in case of emergency.

Lake Gaston is well stocked with game fish which include striped bass or rock fish, large mouth bass, crappie, sunfish and several varieties of catfish. Other species of fish sometimes caught are walleye, yellow perch and chain pickerel.

Hunting for many species of game is prevalent in many areas near the lake.

There are hundreds of subdivisions around the lake where many own retirement homes and many others own homes for weekends or vacations. There are a few campgrounds and a minimum of public facilities on the lake. Conveniently located less than two hours from Richmond, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina. The "Hidden Paradise" awaits you.

Lake Area Golf Courses
Virginia		North Carolina
Brunswick County Country Club - 9 holes		Chockoyette Club - 18 holes
Emporia Country Club - 18 holes		Henderson Club - 18 holes
Lake Gaston Golf Club - 18 holes		Kerr Lake Country Club - 18 holes
River Ridge Golf Club - 9 holes		Myrick Hills Club - 18 holes
South Hill Country Club - 9 holes		Valley Pine Club - 18 holes
Tanglewood Shores - 9 holes		Warrenton Club - 9 holes

Stable Water Level
Because North Carolina Power schedules most of the power distribution from Kerr Lake Dam and also controls the Gaston Dam, both dams typically operate at the same time. This kind of coordination keeps the water level in Lake Gaston stable during normal conditions.

The fact that it fluctuates usually less than one foot has encouraged high quality recreational use and resulted in a boost for the local economy. People like the stability and beauty of the lakes.

In the decades since the dams were built, the fish population in Lake Gaston has grown strong and diverse. A steady flow from the dams helps minimize the impact of heavy fishing pressure on the striped bass population.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates this 50,000 acre reservoir and an additional 50,000 acres of surrounding land. In the 1950's, Kerr Reservoir, also called Buggs Island Lake, was constructed primarily to provide for flood control and hydropower generation. The 900 miles of wooded shoreline stretch across three counties in Virginia and three in North Carolina. Along this shoreline you can find opportunities to boat, fish, camp, swim, picnic, hike, and hunt.