Falls Lake

In the North Carolina counties of Durham, Wake, and Granville is the 12,410-acre (50 km2) reservoir known as Falls Lake. Falls Lake stretches 45 kilometers (28 miles) up the Neuse River to where it originates at the meeting of the Flat, Little, and Eno rivers. The lake serves as a recreation area, a wildlife habitat, and a source of drinking water for many of the nearby areas, including the city of Raleigh. It also helps with flood management.

The Army Corps of Engineers finished building a dam on the Neuse River in 1981, resulting in the creation of the reservoir known as Falls Lake. The lake was created as a source of water for the surrounding area, to reduce flooding, and to assist maintain the quality of the water downstream of the lake during dry periods. The lake also provided recreational options for the locals of the area, which was a bonus. There are chances for boating, fishing, swimming, picnics, camping, hiking, and riding at seven different locations surrounding the lake. The area surrounding the lake was also designated as a wildlife refuge, totaling about 13,600 acres.

Location: 13304 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, Raleigh