Lake Lanier is man-made and known to be the largest lake in Georgia State named after the nineteenth-century poet, writer, musician, and Confederate Army veteran, Sidney Lanier from Georgia.
What is Lake Lanier?
In 1956, the man-made lake Lanier was built for flood control, drinking water, and hydroelectric power for five counties in North Georgia after the completion of the Dam on the Chattahoochee River. Lanier is 40 miles northeast of Atlanta, has 692 miles of shoreline, covers more than 39,000 acres of water, and reaches a depth as great as 211 feet near the Buford Dam.
Where is Lake Lanier located?
The man-made lake is located in the State of Georgia precisely the North, 60 miles from the state capitol of Atlanta.
Why was Lake Lanier made?
The purpose of Lake Lanier being built was to provide hydroelectricity for five counties in North Georgia, for navigation, and flood control of the Chattahoochee river.
When was Lake Lanier made?
In the 1950s the man-made lake was created after the United States Army Corps of Engineers built the Buford dam.
Does Lake Lanier still exist?
Yes. Presently Lake Lanier still exists and is operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It serves as a source of revenue economically to Georgia state, fulfilling all its reasons for creation, controlling flood, the powerhouse generators located at Buford Dam producing more than $96 million in hydroelectricity. It hosts about 8 million visitors annually, generating income for the state.
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