Lakes / Tennessee / Carter County
Lakes in Carter County, Tennessee
3 lakes counted in Carter County - the largest is Watauga Lake at 6,353 acres.
3
Lakes Counted
6,353 acres
Largest - Watauga Lake
Carter County, highlighted, with its largest counted lakes dotted. Outlines from Census boundary data.
All Counted Lakes
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watauga Lake | Carter | 6,353 acres | - |
| 2 | Ripshin Lake | Carter | 59 acres | - |
| 3 | Wilbur Lake | Carter | 56 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; USGS. Verified October 30, 2026.