Water Level Photos from May 2009             

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A Watauga Lake Dock in August 2008:

A dock on Watauga Lake in August 2008

A nearby dock on May 7 2009:

         A dock on Watauga Lake in May 2009


The Roan Creek is one of the major water sources for the lake.
The Roan Creek on May 7 2009:

The Roan Creek on May 7 2009


The Roan Creek near Shouns Crossroads on May 7 2009:

         The Roan Creek on May 7 2009


Nautica Cove near Pioneer Landing:

Nautica Cove water May 2009


The inlet at Nautica Cove where water from Greggs Branch enters the lake:

         Nautica Cove water May 2009


Another major source of water for the lake is the Watauga River which starts at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.
Small mountain streams and waterfalls such as these feed into creeks . . .

Water feeding into the Watauga River


Here the streams feed into Cove Creek in western Watauga Co. NC which flows into the Watauga River:

 

         Watauga River Bridge in Sugar Grove NC


The Watauga River in Sugar Grove NC before it flows into Watauga Lake

Watauga River in Sugar Grove NC


Cove Creek flows into the Watauga River alongside Hwy. 321.
This highway marker is at the Watauga River Bridge in Sugar Grove NC:

                 Watauga River Bridge in Sugar Grove NC


Finally, a sunny day in the area. 2 Mountain City area horses:

Mountain City Tennessee


A house along Highway 167 between the lake and Mountain City:


Mountain City Tennessee