About Claytor Lake

4,633 acres

Normal fullpond elevation 1,846 ft

Claytor Lake was created upon the completion of Claytor Dam in 1939

4 generating units at the Dam can produce 75 megawatts of electricity

21 miles long

100+ miles of shoreline

Fishing Boating Water sports Picnicking Swimming

486,000,000 gallons per 24 hrs minimum daily flows through the dam

Claytor Lake maps are available for purchase on our Shop page as well as at the Claytor Lake State Park Water’s Edge Gift Shop, TJ’s Place, and Rock House Marina.