News & Information

Issued: April 27, 2020

Unfortunately, due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we have cancelled our season opener, originally scheduled for May 27, 2020.

Other events will depend on changes and requirements by local, state and federal officials as the situation evolves. Please stay tuned here on our website or on our Facebook page for updates and information.

In light of the current situation with COVID-19, and in keeping with guidance provided by the CDC, WHO and local, regional and national leaders, we have made the decision to cancel the Take a Kid Fishing Tournament scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2020.

At this time, we have every intention of holding the tournament next year during the same time, when we can take advantage of optimal water temperatures and everyone's busy schedules. Please keep an eye out for communications regarding next year's event in the months to come.

As we know, our community, country, and world are experiencing significant disruptions in normal day-to-day activities. Please know that, in the coming days and weeks, FLG continues its mission to be good stewards of the lake, but also to our friends and neighbors, as well. And we look forward to the future when we can all come together again. Please visit our website or Facebook page for updates in the days to come.

Until then, we wish you, your family and your friends health and safety.

Sincerely,
Richard Tyre, President
& the FLG Board

Chemical and microbial analysis of water samples collected at Lake Glenville area sites helps to characterize water quality in relation to potential sources of water pollution. Overall water quality, as evidenced by data collected on December 5, 2019, is acceptable but there is evidence to suggest the influence of soil erosion on nutrient concentrations. Nitrate concentrations increased from September 2019 to December 2019, and orthophosphate and ammonia concentrations decreased in the same time period. Additionally, E. coli concentrations in Pine Creek were observed to be within regulatory standards. The next quarterly monitoring event will take place in February 2020. Results from that monitoring event will be evaluated individually and in relation to the results presented in this report to evaluate temporal changes in water quality and evaluate sources of pollution.

READ THE FULL REPORT

Tuckasegee Lake requires a three-foot drawdown to perform maintenance on the intake. The lake level will be down approximately one week, but will have no impact on minimum flow. From Dec. 9 to Dec. 30, 2019, Lake Glenville will be lowered to perform maintenance on the spillway gates. This work will require the lake to be lowered 3 feet below the Normal Target Elevation. During this drawdown, the Powerhouse Access Area boat ramps will remain in-service while the Pine Creek ramps may become too shallow for use by some boats. The duration of the drawdown and the time required to refill the lake will depend on weather conditions and river inflows. Duke Energy will provide updates if the schedule changes significantly. For information on current lake levels and conditions, please visit duke-energy.com/lakes, download the Duke Energy Lake View mobile app or call 800.829.5253.

The 2020 West Fork Tuckasegee River Bypass Release Schedule has been released. Click the following link to view & download the schedule: 2020 West Fork Tuckasegee River Bypass Release Schedule.

The Recreation Flow Schedule for 2020 has been released. The schedule covers both the East Fork and West Fork, and is particularly relative to Angling and Boating. Click the following link to view & download the schedule: East Fork and West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreation Flow Schedule.

2019 has been a great year for Friends of Lake Glenville, filled with many accomplishments, social activities, and fun on one of the most beautiful and pristine lakes in the country!

Read more: FLG 2019: The Year in Review

Dear Valued Members of FLG,

As previously communicated to you, there are some changes to the FLG Board for this coming year. The Members of FLG were informed by the President in an email on October 20th, 2018, of the formation of a Board Nominating Committee whose task it was to select a Slate of Directors to be presented to the Membership at the Annual Meeting on August 3, 2019. This slate would serve for 2019 and beyond, as determined by the By-Laws. The details can be found in the attachment entitled New Slate of Board Members, Responsibilities, and Terms.

Read more: Changing of the Guard: A Letter from FLG President David Leach

Friends of Lake Glenville held our annual Lake Clean-Up this past Saturday, June 22nd. We had a record attendance of 15 boats and over 75 participants. Debris drop-off was at the Pine Creek Access Area and was an exciting area for observers.

Read more: Record Number of Volunteers & Trash Haulage as FLG Cleans Up Lake Glenville

In response to a stark increase in boating-related fatalities in 2018, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission urges all North Carolinians to practice safe habits while on the water in N.C. this summer, including on Lake Glenville.

Read more: N.C. Wildlife Commission Urges Boaters to Play It Safe