Falls Lake State Recreation Area
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| Falls Lake State Recreation Area | |
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| Location: | North Carolina, USA |
| Nearest city: | Wake Forest, North Carolina |
| Area: | 30,000 acres (121 km²) |
| Governing body: | North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
Falls Lake State Recreation Area is a state park of the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located near Wake Forest, North Carolina, it covers over 30,000 acres (121 km²) and includes the 12,000 acre (49 km²) Falls Lake.
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Prior to 1978, flooding of the Neuse River caused extensive damage to public and private properties including roadways, railroads, industrial sites and farmlands. The Falls Lake Project was developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers to control damaging floods and to supply a source of water for surrounding communities. Construction of the dam began in 1978 and was completed in 1981. In addition to recreation opportunities, Falls Lake now provides flood and water-quality control, water supply, and fish and wildlife conservation.
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