Lake level: Is it up, or is it down?

Aug. 22. Lake levels and scheduled flow releases can be checked from your smartphone, as well as online.

Just download Duke Energy’s free Lake View app. Or check online.

This month, Lake Norman is 97.5 feet with a summer target of 98 feet. Full pond is 100 feet. The minimum is 95 feet before drought stages are considered.

Duke Energy’s Lake information line: 800-829-5253.