Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee

Infobox lake
lake_name = Lake Oconee
image_lake = Wallacedam.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
location = Georgia
coords = coord|33.350|N|83.157|W|region:US-GA_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
inflow = Oconee River
Appalachee River
outflow = Oconee River
catchment =
basin_countries = United States
length = convert|20|mi|abbr=on
width = Less than convert|1|mi|km|sing=on
area = convert|19050|acre|abbr=on|lk=on
depth = convert|21|ft|abbr=on
max-depth = convert|100|ft|m at dam
volume =
residence_time =
shore = convert|376|mi|abbr=on
elevation = convert|426|ft|abbr=on
islands =
cities =
frozen =

Lake Oconee is a man-made lake in central Georgia on the Oconee River near Greensboro and Eatonton. It is operated by Georgia Power. It was created in 1979 when Georgia Power completed the construction of the Wallace Dam on the Oconee River. Lake Oconee is also the second largest lake in the state of Georgia. Lake Oconee runs through Georgia's Morgan, Greene, and Putnam counties and is separated from its sister lake, Sinclair, by Wallace Dam.

Numerous upscale housing developments and resorts communities have been built on the banks of the lake since 1979, including Reynolds Plantation, Galingayle and Cuscowilla. Lake Oconee is also well-known for its golf courses, including the Golf Club at Cuscowilla, ranked in the top 3 "Best Residential Courses" by Golfweek magazine since 2002.

Oconee is the Creek Indian word meaning "great waters."

Recreation

Lake Oconee offers a vast number of outdoor activities. Fishing is one of the most popular activities on the lake. Fisherman can catch bass, crappie, catfish, & bluegills. Water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding are also excellent on Lake Oconee since the lake is uncrowded during weekdays. [http://www.GeorgiaWatersports.com Georgia Watersports] is a local company that offers guided water ski & wakeboard trips, guided fishing trips, & pontoon boat rentals on Lake Oconee. Lake Oconee has a sand bar that attracts crowds of friendly boaters during the weekends. Another attraction that's fun for young and old is the jumping rock. Bird watching is a also a great activity around the lake. Hummingbirds, ospreys, eagles, woodpeckers, and other birds can be spotted frequently.

External links

* [http://www.oconee.org www.oconee.org]
* [http://www.GeorgiaWatersports.com www.GeorgiaWatersports.com] Boat Rentals, Boat & Jet Ski Repair, Boat Sales & Parts
* [http://www.galingayle.com Galingayle]
* [http://www.reynoldsplantation.com Reynolds Plantation]
* [http://www.rmlakeoconee.com Lake Oconee Information]
* [http://www.cuscowilla.com Cuscowilla]




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