High Falls Dam Release

The dam at Lake Glenville is released periodically throughout the year transforming High Falls from a gentle giant into the incredible hulk. There are two access points for High Falls. One right next to Glenville Dam and another just a couple miles down the road.
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Lake Glenville
High Falls Dam Release
2021 Schedule

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The High Falls Trail is a 3.7 mile out and back trail located near at the Lake Glenville dam. (See map below) There is ample parking at the trail head. This hike  features the High Falls waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. During water release kayakers use the trail to carry their gear to the river below.

High Falls Dam Release

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Schedule

April 10, 2021
April 11, 2021
June 5, 2021
July 10, 2021
July 24, 2021
August 7, 2021
August 21, 2021

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Note:

WARNING: HIGH FLOWS AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE SUCH FLOWS OCCUR CAN CREATE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN THE BYPASSED REACH. DUKE ENERGY RELEASES THESE FLOWS SOLELY TO COMPLY
WITH ITS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. DUKE ENERGY NEITHER ENCOURAGES NOR DISCOURAGES RECREATIONAL USE OF HIGH FLOWS BY THE PUBLIC. ANY RECREATIONAL USE BY THE PUBLIC DURING HIGH FLOWS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO EXPERIENCED BOATERS.

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Comments:

This event is worth the effort! The water flow changes is nothing short of amazing. You will be very safe - just stay out of the water! Experience kayak users flock to these releases to practice.

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