The three sections of the study are the Upper Lake Reach (pink), the Swearing Creek Reach (green) and the Mid-Channel Reach (orange). Geosyntec's map also shows the area where they are recommending the sediment be deposited in yellow.

SALISBURY — When High Rock Lake was constructed in the 1920s, it was expected to last 100 years without significant issues. During the past 100 years, the second largest lake in North Carolina and first catch basin on the Yadkin River has been building up sediment, which is now threatening to completely cut off parts of the lake and lead to more flooding along the river.

Rowan County and Davidson County have partnered on a feasibility study on dredging three portions of the lake, the Upper Lake, Swearing Creek and Mid-Channel. Those three, which are split b

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