About Dixie Shores

Dixie Shores Subdivision (Est 1958) is a charming neighborhood in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It offers a blend of natural beauty and small-town charm, enhanced by modern conveniences. The community is known for its picturesque landscapes and friendly residents, contributing to a strong sense of community. Its proximity to the stunning Uwharrie National Forest provides residents easy access to outdoor recreational activities like hiking and camping. Additionally, Dixie Shores' location near Troy, the county seat, offers various shops, restaurants, and services, making it an ideal place for families.
 

The area is enriched with a rich history and a vibrant arts and culture scene, allowing residents to explore historical sites, museums, and art galleries. This blend of natural beauty, community spirit, and cultural richness defines the character of Dixie Shores at Badin Lake.

Badin Lake is one of a series of lakes created by the damming of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River in the Uwharrie Lakes Region of the United States. The Badin Lake Dam was built in 1917 to support the local aluminum smelting plant Alcoa, and the associated community of Badin was named for the founder, Adrien Badin. The power generation unit was sold to Cube Hydro Carolinas in February 2017.  Badin Lake is in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. It is located at Narrows Dam in the town of Badin, North Carolina. The lake is deep within a valley, with a maximum depth of 190 ft. The lake occupies 5,350 acres and has 115 mi of shoreline. Its waters have an average summer temperature of 84.4 ° and an average winter temperature of 50.6 °. The lake lies within Stanly, Davidson, Montgomery, and Rowan counties. Much of the lake's eastern shoreline lies within the Uwharrie National Forest.