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Lake Glenville, close to Cashiers, is the largest lake at this elevation east of the Mississippi
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Copyright 2009 by Tony Austin
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The dam is 150 ft
high and 1,310 ft
long. The lake is
4.5 miles long. It's
fed by five main
streams. It's
designated "high
quality" water.
Lake Glenville (Thorpe Reservoir) was built in
1941 by ALCOA and the Nantahala Power
Company. It is now owned by Duke Power who
administers regulations such as dock permits.
Lake Toxaway Company. 100 Waterfall Circle, Lake Toxaway NC 28747. 800-443-0694. laketoxaway.com