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Lake Facts
Located only 30 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, Allatoona
Lake is situated on the
Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and
peaceful surroundings offer a respite
from the rush of city living.
Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation.
Nearly 7 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking
and swimming at our parks,
camping,
hunting,
fishing,
boating,
and observing wildlife along the beautiful shoreline.
Allatoona Dam impounds run-off water from 1,110 square
miles into the Lake.
For an unequalled view of the dam, we recommend a visit to the
Operations Project Management Office and Visitor Center which is open
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM except holidays.
The Visitor Center
features video exhibits and displays about the area's history, ranging
from the time of early Indians to the gold mining and iron making days,
from the Civil War up to the present. Also, to learn how the lake is
harnessed for power, be sure to see the animated cutaway drawing of the
dam in the Visitor Center at the
Operations Project Management Office.
More information:
ALLATOONA LAKE
STATISTICS |
| Area
(acres) |
12,010 |
| Length of Shoreline (miles) |
270 |
| Volume (acre-feet) |
367,500 |
| Depth of water at dam
(feet) |
145 |
General Information about
Lakeside Recreation In the Mobile District
Visit Mobile District Home Page
www.CorpsLakes.us
Georgia Recreation Links
Mobile
District Operations Division
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HOT TOPICS
Effective December 1, 2011 thru
February 29, 2012, Riverside Park and Cooper Furnace Day Use Area will
be closed
Due to budgetary constraints, various
seasonal and operational changes
will become effective October 1, 2011 in some campgrounds and day use
areas. For seasonal and operational changes, click below:
Campgrounds
Day Use Areas
Vehicle, ATV and dirt bike off-road operation on
government property is strictly prohibited. Violators may be issued
citations and subject to fines up to $5000.
Read our Off-Road Policy
Cherokee County ATV Ordinance
City of Woodstock ATV Ordinance
Your Safety Is Our Priority
Georgia Boating Rules
Boating Safety Courses
Life Jacket Loaner Program
Ranger Card Program
CHECK OUT THE INDIVIDUALS THAT
"GOT CAUGHT WEARING THEIR LIFEJACKETS!!"
Water Safety
Geocaching has become a very popular
activity in the area. Please visit our
Geocaching policy
before you place geocaches on federal
property.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces "Corps Watch" Program
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