Lake Lure has been closed and drained since Tropical Storm Helene struck in September.

The lake is set to reopen by spring to allow collegiate athletes to train on it.

Army Corps of Engineers work on the lake is set to wrap up this fall.

Lake Lure is set to open to the public for recreation by late spring of 2026, the Town of Lake Lure announced Sept. 9, nearly a year after Tropical Storm Helene flooded the lake with debris, and severely damaging homes, businesses and infrastructure around it .

“Reopening Lake Lure will be more than a return to normal—it will be a symbol of resilience, unity, and the incredible power of partnership,” Lake Lure Mayor Carol Pritchett said in a news release. “This achievement will help drive the full recovery of Lake Lure and the greater Hickory Nut Gor

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