US Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Sidney Lanier, Buford, GA
Updated: -Reduced Lake Elevations, November
-October 30: Final Steps for Lottery
-Four week lake level forecast
-Now Accepting Applications for Fishing Tournaments
-Boating: Lanier Harbor no wake zone
-Open Boat Ramps (Elevation Calculator)
Corps Links: | Welcome to Lake Lanier!
Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Lanier, one of America’s favorite lakes.
Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities.
Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950’s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management.
Lake Lanier is one of 464 lakes in 43 states constructed and operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has won the best operated lake of the year award in 1990, 1997 and 2002.
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Lake Lanier Management Office 1050 Buford Dam Road Buford, GA 30518
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Last updated: 11/14/2009 |
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