Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Lake Gaston is a hydroelectric reservoir created in 1953 by damming the Roanoke River. Straddling Virginia and North Carolina, it stretches 35 miles with over 200 miles of shoreline. Owned by Dominion Energy, it generates power, supplies water, and supports recreation (boating, fishing, waterfront homes). Its stable water levels and clear water make it a popular destination, though it faces challenges like invasive hydrilla and nutrient runoff.