Lakes / North Carolina / Cherokee County
Lakes in Cherokee County, North Carolina
3 lakes counted in Cherokee County - the largest is Persimmon Lake at 5,914.47 acres.
3
Lakes Counted
5,914.47 acres
Largest - Persimmon Lake
Cherokee County, highlighted, with its largest counted lakes dotted. Outlines from Census boundary data.
All Counted Lakes
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persimmon Lake | Cherokee | 5,914.47 acres | - |
| 2 | Apalachia Lake | Cherokee | 1,064.28 acres | - |
| 3 | Lake Cherokee | Cherokee | 41.76 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; USGS. Verified October 30, 2026.