Tallulah Falls Lake

MISSIONGeorgia Power is an investor owned utility serving customers in 57,000 of the state’s 59,000 square miles. Power owns and manages approximately 82,000 acres of land reserved for watershed protection, future utility use, and power generation plant sites and Lake Jackson fourteen lakes across the state. Our Company manages our lakes and lands under three basic guiding principals: 1) Protection of our assets and the environment. 2) Promotion of Lake Juliette the use of company forestlands and lakes for the public good. 3) Wise use and utilization of our renewable natural resources to generate revenue and provide opportunities for Georgia’s lands and lakes are a significant natural outdoor recreation. Our mission is to preserve the scenic, environmental, and recreational resource. Their beauty and bounty add an immeasurable quality of life – not only for people but for the wildlife value of our lands and lakes. dependent on them. Those of us who live, work, or enjoy the recreational opportunities of our lands and lakes must collaborate in their management, preserving these resources for future generations. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to our customers and other stakeholders As part of its hydroelectric power development beginning regarding our management of these important natural resources. The management of our in the early 1900’s, created fourteen lakes on three river systems across the state of Georgia and lands and lakes is comprised of many components, including providing recreational today has a total of eighteen lakes. Georgia Power also owns and manages approximately 82,000 acres of land opportunities to the public, compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and Lake Worth reserved for watershed protection, future utility use, and power generation plant sites. We are committed to pre - regulations, enhancing wildlife habitat on our forest lands, protection of our aquatic serving the scenic, environmental and recreational value of our lands and lakes. And we invite you to be a partner resources and fisheries on our lakes, and partnerships and community outreach efforts. in this important effort. To that end, we hope that you will find the information in this booklet to be beneficial. We hope that you will find this information beneficial; that you will have the opportunity to enjoy the opportunities for recreation on our lakes or lands; and that you will join us in partnering to protect these resources for generations to come.

1 Georgia’s lakes, rivers and streams are a significant natural resource. The combination of magnificent scenery and variety of plant and animal life make the state a great place for those who love outdoor recreation. Much of this natural

playground is under Georgia Power’s stewardship, and company-owned lands reserved primarily for the production of electricity have in many places been developed as recreation areas for public use.

2 3 Boating Access Parks (Day use, Camping) Georgia Power’s lakes provide Both serious campers and those many boating access points with simply seeking to get away will 32 boat ramps scattered along find a campsite to meet their their shorelines. No matter what needs on Georgia Power lands. size or type of watercraft you The company has more than operate, there is probably a 350 campsites across the state. Georgia Power lake suitable for Supervised campgrounds can it. Before you bring your boat to accommodate tents, trailer, or the lake, however, check to be recreational vehicles, and all sure it can be launched and used have hook-ups for water and Georgia Power also has primitive on the body of water you’re electricity as well as picnic campsites available. considering. According to Georgia tables and grills. Each facility is State Law, no household boats or equipped with hot showers, For those of you just looking boats with marine sanitary restrooms with flush toilets, and for a day trip, Georgia Power’s public use areas are perfect for the family or group seeking to enjoy the wonders of nature. There are 22 day use areas Lake Harding Sailboat Club. across the state, many of which have pavilions, restrooms, beaches, picnic areas, and hiking trails. No matter where you live is regulated by the Georgia Wildlife Management Areas in the state, you probably aren’t Department of Natural Resources One of Georgia Power’s land far from one of Georgia Power’s and requires a fishing license or management goals is to promote Public Use areas. permit. Licenses can be purchased the use of our forestlands for the locally at sporting goods stores, public good. Partnering with the Fishing convenience stores and marinas, DNR, over 27,000 acres (33%) Blanton Creek Park. Whether you enjoy fishing from or by visiting the Department of of the company lands are made a boat, a pier, or the bank, and Natural Resources Web site available to the public and devices are allowed on any of dump stations for black and gray whether you prefer open water (www.gofishgeorgia.co m) . For more designated as Wildlife Georgia Power’s lakes. Also water. For those seeking a more or secluded inlets, you're sure to information on Georgia fishing, Management Areas. These lands remember, boating laws are private camping experience, find a great fishing spot on visit www.georgia-outdoors.com, provide areas for fishing as well enforced by the appropriate law Georgia Power's lakes. Fishing www.oneilloutside.com, as opportunities to hunt deer, enforcement agency and not opportunities include bass, trout, or "The Southern Fishing Report" turkey, quail, doves, duck, rab - Georgia Power. crappie, bluegill, catfish and (www.georgia-outdoors.com) bits, and squirrels. For more many other fish species. Fishing information see the section ‘Forestry and Wildlife’ or contact the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division, or go to www.gofishgeorgia.com.

4 5 For more information on Recreation, please visit our website at www.georgiapower.com/lakes Georgia Power employs professionals with experience and expertise in parks and recreation, shoreline, and property management to administer its shoreline management program. This program serves as a management tool which is used to control structures, construction,

and any unauthorized activity on Company owned lands and lakes. This program is designed to ensure compliance with the federal licensing process and other federal, state, and local regulations. As shoreline residents and lake users, we invite you to be our partner in this program by adhering to our shoreline guidelines and working with our staff to when questions arise.

MANAGEMENT SHORELINE6 7 Lake Sinclair.

either a contour elevation or a State and County Regulations If a homeowner in Georgia we issue on average 3,514 line established by a metes and In addition to Federal require - wishes to perform work within permits annually. That’s an bounds survey. The project ments, the Company must also the buffer, county and state amazing amount of work being boundary designates what areas adhere to state laws and county variances will be required prior conducted on or adjacent to our must be protected for environ - requirements. Several of our to Georgia Power issuing a property by people just like you! mental, scenic, and recreational lakes border and South permit for work. Georgia Power At Georgia Power, we take pride purposes according to the Carolina. Laws vary from state to will review the permit request for that our lake residents are our license. The Company’s shoreline state and regulations vary from buffer disturbance on shoreline friends and neighbors. Without management program is the tool county to county, and are subject in bordering states. you and your willingness to sup - which is used to manage that to change. Our guidelines are port our shoreline management project boundary. developed with these laws and Our Friends and Neighbors efforts, our jobs would be regulations in mind. This is why Many people enjoy the benefits extremely difficult. In order to continue operating having shoreline guidelines and of our lakes beyond just the pro - and maintaining an existing working with our customers to duction of hydroelectric power. hydroelectric project, licenses’ ensure compliance is important. Not only are our lakes a place to must be renewed periodically. The recreate, but they are residential relicensing process addresses Buffers and Project Boundary communities. We have a total of power generation, natural The state of Georgia's Erosion 19,011 residents on our lakes and resources, recreation, and and Sedimentation Control Act of aesthetics at hydroelectric 1975 requires a 25 foot vegetated projects. The public relicensing buffer on all Georgia Power lakes. process involves federal, state, Georgia Power has adopted this and local resource agencies, practice on the portion of shore - Camper’s Dock – Blanton Creek Park. non-governmental organizations, line which borders other states citizens groups, Indian tribes, as well. This buffer is usually, but Federal Licensing and many other stakeholders. not always, within the lakes All fourteen of our lakes operate project boundary. This vegetative under Federal Energy Regulatory For more information buffer protects the lake and Commission (FERC) licenses. on the relicensing process visit adjacent property from the These licenses require adjoining www.ferc.gov effects of erosion and helps filter shoreline property owners and other pollutants that may get into Georgia Power to work as part - the water. The buffers also ners when it comes to construc - enhances the natural appearance tion or modification of shoreline of the lake's shoreline. Several property. A project boundary is counties around our lakes require established for each licensed buffers larger than 25 feet. Project Boundary 25” BUFFER reservoir which may relate to

8 9 For more information on Shoreline Management, please visit our website at www.georgiapower.com/lakes FORESTRY & Wildlife

Georgia Power employs trained professional foresters and biologists to effectively manage the land and natural resources associated with approximately 82,000 acres of forestland. Much of these lands provide natural buffers for our lakes and generation sites where our renewable resources can be managed for aesthetics, outdoor recreation, timber and wildlife management, and protection of endangered and threatened species.

10 11 Outdoor Recreation Georgia Power offers many opportunities for public outdoor recreation. Approximately 27,000 acres (33%) of our company lands are leased and managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as wildlife management areas (WMA) or state parks to enhance wildlife habitat and provide outdoor This would be the caption for the above photo. recreation such as hunting, fish - ing, hiking, boating and camping I Rum Creek WMA Since 2000, GPC foresters have many years, managed its forestry GP has made it a long term com - for the public. In addition, 10,258 Acres including Lake planted approx. 504 acres annu - resources to benefit wildlife mitment to blend both timber and Georgia Power leases approxi - Juliette in Monroe Co., Ga. ally amounting to approx. 368,000 according to DNR wildlife biolo - wildlife in its land management mately 6,800 acres of forestland I McGrau Ford WMA tree seedlings including Loblolly gist recommendations. objectives. Partnering with the to private hunting clubs. 2,255 Acres in Cherokee County. pine, longleaf pine and various DNR in its Forestry for Wildlife I Sprewell Bluff PHA species of oak trees for special The following are silvicultural (FWP) Partnership Program 2,850 Acres in Upson, Talbot, & wetland habitat projects. activities used to manage timber since 1998, GPC has received the Meriwether counties, Ga. Through our Longleaf Legacy and wildlife: Governor’s Award for Excellence I Tallulah Gorge WMA program, which is used to for nine consecutive years. 320 Acres included with state encourage ecological restoration I Complete harvest and thinning of This would be the caption for the above photo. owned WMA in Rabun and of the longleaf ecosystem, GPC timber stands Partnerships Wildlife Habersham Counties, Ga. has and continues to plant some I Reforestation Partnerships with outside I Bald Eagle company lands and provide I Prescribed burning organizations and agencies are I Cherokee Darter Timber and Wildlife funding for private landowners to I Site preparation created to provide opportunities I Flatwoods Salamander Management plant longleaf seedlings. I Preserving hardwood stands and to communicate with those I Gopher Tortoise Forest and wildlife are renewable sensitive sites wildlife and environmental I Green Salamander resources that provide many I Herbaceous and woody competi - organizations as well as the I Red-Cockaded Woodpecker benefits to mankind. These tion control of unwanted plant public to build relationships of I Robust Redhorse resources provide lumber, paper, species cooperation and education for box materials, chemicals, fuel, I Management of open lands for forestry and wildlife issues. Plants food, and outdoor recreation wildlife Please see our Partnership list in I Cumberland Rose Gentian that provide jobs to support I Streamside management zones the Community and Environmental I Florida Willow many families and industries in and buffers in riparian areas stewardship section. I Georgia Aster our state. I Leaving snags and hardwood I Georgia Rockcress clumps for wildlife Threatened and I Hairy Rattleweed I Georgia contains 24.8 million Forest management does impact I Leaving unburned brush piles Endangered Species I Harperella acres of forestland wildlife habitat, but when and logging debris for wildlife. As part of our general manage - I Hartwrighia I Forestry is one of the leading planned carefully and blending ment strategy to protect threat - I Mohr’s Barbara Buttons industries in Georgia with a $26 wildlife management objectives Annually, GPC foresters thin ened and endangered species, I Monkey Faced Orchad billion overall impact on the into our long term forest approximately 1,300 acres of all planned timber sales are I Nevius’ Stonecrop state’s economy management plans, we can pine stands. On a yearly basis, surveyed for sensitive sites I Royal Catchfly The following are wildlife man - I Timber is the highest value create habitat diversity that will approx. 4,450 acres of planted and/or threatened and endan - I Persistent Trillium agement areas owned by GPC vegetative crop in Georgia benefit all species of wildlife. GP and natural pine stands have gered species of animal and I Shoal Spiderlilly and managed by the DNR for I Forestry supports over 154,000 foresters evaluate and been controlled burned by plant life. Species specific I Smooth Purple Coneflower public outdoor recreation. jobs in Georgia and directly pro - manage each tract independent - trained GPC foresters. On aver - management and protection I Tennessee Yellow-eyed Grass vides over 67,000 jobs in Georgia. ly to identify the best methods of age, over 900 acres of open land activities that are recommended I Blanton Creek WMA I Electric generation plants are management to benefit timber are managed each year for by the Department of Natural 4,785 Acres in Harris County, Ga. planned for construction in production, wildlife, wetlands, wildlife. All these silvicultural Resources are implemented in I Oconee WMA Georgia to burn waste wood from endangered and threatened practices enhance timber pro - our land management activities. 5,375 Acres in Greene, logging operations, sawmills, land species, sensitive sites, duction and wildlife habitat. The following is a list of protected Hancock,& Putnam Counties, Ga fills, construction sites and other aesthetics, and the water species that GPC continues to low value timber as a renewable resources of the site. GP has for provide research and protection. fuel source for Georgia’s growing This list also includes species demand for electricity. managed on GPC rights-of ways.

12 13 For more information on Forestry & Wildlife, please visit our website at www.georgiapower.com/lakes Georgia Power is committed to the wise-use and protection of all of our aquatic resources. We work hard to conserve our native plants and animals, by making every effort to protect their the habitat in which they live. Georgia Power biologists, foresters, and land managers work in conjunction with many, federal, state, and local groups to actively manage aquatic plants, protect water quality and quantity, and conserve and manage our fisheries.

14WATERRESOURCES 15 or nuisance plants, contact your structures have been introduced local Land Management office into our lakes. We have also for more information. partnered with State and local authorities to enhance fish popu - Water Quality Programs lations in numerous locations With a large number of different through stocking efforts and users dependent on our lakes have actively participated in the and streams, Georgia Power conservation and management maintains a rigid water quality of several rare aquatic species monitoring program to help through responsible operation of Great Blue Heron. AQUATIC RESOURCES ensure the safety and health of our generation facilities and on our aquatic resources. Each the ground restoration activities. Aquatic Plant Management of our lakes is sampled at least Georgia Power is actively canoeing, hiking, and bird- to full pool, within operating Did you know that Georgia Georgia Power is actively quarterly to provide baseline involved in the protection of watching, and they make parameters, as possible. Power’s reservoirs also support involved in the responsible man - chemical information such as lands immediately surrounding wonderful outdoor classrooms surrounding communities’ water agement of aquatic plants, both temperature, dissolved oxygen, our lakes and bordering rivers for people of all ages. A hydro plant uses falling water needs by providing a consistent good and bad. The Company is pH (acidity), and various water and streams in order to help to as its "fuel," which is stored in the source of water for a variety of constantly working to control clarity metrics. These data are conserve the aquatic species Lake Levels reservoir behind the dam. When uses including drinking water? exotic plants that may be harmful supplemented by periodic that inhabit those waters and to Find Georgia Power's lake levels power is needed, the water in to the environment. These plants laboratory analyses to test for improve water quality which is at: http://lakes.southernco.com/ the reservoir is released through are detrimental to our systems various levels of a wide range of vital to healthy fish communities. the dam, turning the turbines and because they replace native potential contaminants such as Lake levels may fluctuate generating electricity. The pro - species, clog our waterways, metals or other pollutants. In Wetlands because of varying amounts of duction of hydropower removes and provide unsightly and some - addition to this general sampling Wetlands are among the most rainfall throughout the watershed no water from the river and pro - times hazardous shorelines. At program, each public beach area productive ecosystems in the and the volume of water that duces no pollutants. the same time, we are working to is sampled weekly during the world, comparable to rain forests passes through the dam for elec - preserve native aquatic plants recreational season to ensure and coral reefs. They also play tricity generation. Other factors Water Withdrawals and to promote wise manage - that the water at each location is a vital role in the ecology of the contributing to level changes are As a major user and consumer of ment of those species such that free of potentially harmful bacteria watershed. In addition to scheduled and unscheduled water, Georgia Power works native plants can thrive on our and safe for swimming. For more providing habitat for reptiles, fish, drawdowns for maintenance of hard to manage its use of water lands and in our lakes. Strong information about Georgia waterfowl, mammals, plants, and the dam, and government man - to make electricity. The following Hydroelectric power ia an excellent source of green native aquatic plant communities Power’s water quality sampling more, wetlands absorb excess dated flow limits. Georgia Power facts will help you understand energy at Mathis Dam are vital to our lake ecosystems program, or to obtain the most nutrients, sediment, and other strives to keep the lakes as close how Georgia Power uses and because they help to clean the recent water quality annual pollutants before they reach conserves water. Georgia Power reservoirs also water, they provide habitat for report, please contact your local rivers, lakes, and other water provide drinking water benefits fish and other wildlife, and they Land Management Office. bodies. When rivers overflow, Georgia Power returns 93 percent to those who don’t live near a stabilize the shore in areas wetlands help to absorb and lake because the reservoirs where erosion risks are high. If Fisheries slow floodwaters, which can I Georgia Power consumes only 7 themselves help to recharge you’d like to learn more about Georgia Power promotes respon - alleviate property damage and percent of the water it withdraws underground aquifers that many how to protect native aquatic sible fisheries management loss and can even save lives. from Georgia waterways. rural communities rely on to plants, or if you believe you might practices in all of its waters. In They are great spots for fishing, I Essentially, the company returns charge their wells. have a problem with non-native cooperation with Georgia DNR, about 93 percent of the water it thousands of fish attractors and withdraws to make electricity. natural and artificial fish habitat I Virtually all of this 7 percent is lost through evaporation 16 17 For more information on Water Resources, please visit our website at www.georgiapower.com/lakes COMMUN ITY & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Georgia Power is committed to preserving the scenic, environmental, and recreational value its land and lakes. To this end we are committed to the motto “a citizen wherever we serve”, which focuses on our active involvement in local communities and stewardship of natural resources on which those communities depend.

18 19 Renew our Rivers /Rivers Alive Conservancy, and the Wildlife educational programs designed Each year Georgia Power Habitat Council. to ensure safe and responsible sponsors and participates in river use of our lands and lakes. and lake cleanups around the Our efforts are anchored by state near many of our generating three major programs, Power of We are committed to educating facilities. These events are hosted Flight, Longleaf Legacy, and Five our local children about water and sponsored by Georgia Power Star Restoration, all in partnership safety. Each spring Georgia though Southern Company's with the National Fish and Power ’s Land Management Offices Renew Our Rivers initiative. Wildlife Foundation. Southern and the Georgia Department Company has committed $10.5 of Natural Resources team up to In addition, Georgia Power million through 2013 to undertake Suspension Bridge spanning Tallulah Gorge. offer water safety classes for is a corporate sponsor of Rivers conservation and biodiversity elementary school children in Alive, a volunteer waterway projects through these three These fish attractors come in all that build diverse partnerships I National Park Service local schools. These classes cleanup event targeting streams, programs. With matching funds shapes and sizes, and vary from and foster local natural resource I USDA Forest Service emphasize swimming, boating, rivers, lakes, beaches, and from the National Fish and the simple to the extravagant. stewardship through education, I Natural Resources Conservation and personal watercraft safety. wetlands across Georgia. Read Wildlife Foundation and project Fish attractor construction and outreach and training activities. Service Instructors encourage children to information on getting involved in grantees, more than $33 million placement is a great way for learn to swim, wear appropriate one or several planned events. will go toward conservation people to get involved in fisheries Agency Partnerships EDUCATION AND OUTREACH safety equipment such as management while utilizing their Georgia Power works closely personal floatation devices, Sponsors: own creativity and improving with Federal and State authorities Tree Seedling Program observe safety rules, and each Georgia Department their favorite fishing hole. For throughout Georgia to promote Georgia Power began a “free” participant is taught how to deal of Natural Resources, Georgia more information about building and enhance our aquatic tree seedling program several with emergencies. Adopt-A-Stream program or placing fish attractors, please resources. The following list years ago to encourage property www.georgiaadoptastream.org contact your local DNR fisheries includes just some of our many owners to help us return our Additional, we partner with management office or your local partners: US Fish and Wildlife the Georgia Department of Georgia Department Land department office. Service, US Environmental Natural Resources to produce of Community Affairs, Keep Protection Agency, National Park Boating Safety Calendars. These Georgia Beautiful program, 5 Star Restoration Program Service, USDA Forest Service, calendars feature paintings and www.keepgeorgiabeautiful.org Southern Company serves as the Natural Resources Conservation drawings by local students, all Many projects help restore wet - Southern region lead corporate Service, Georgia DNR Wildlife with boating/water safety themes . Help the Hooch lands essential for filtering runoff. sponsor of Five Star Restoration, Resources Division, Georgia DNR www.helpthehooch.org a national conservation program Environmental Protection that provides grants and Division, Georgia DNR Parks and Habitat Restoration/Enhancement technical support for riparian Historic Sites Division, and lakes’ shoreline to a more natural Improving wildlife habitats and (land-bordering waterways), Georgia Forestry Commission. state. Each year between January biodiversity, Southern Company coastal, or wetlands restoration and March (depending on your enhances company-controlled projects. Current Five Star part - The following is a list of some of location) you can stop by your land, transmission rights of way, ners are the U.S. Environmental our partnerships: local Land Department office and and other areas in partnership Protection Agency, the National pick up your “free” native tree with owners, stewards, and Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the I Georgia Department of Natural seedling to plant on your shore - various conservation groups, National Association of Counties, Resources line. A shoreline with native including the National Wild and Wildlife Habitat Council on I American Chestnut Foundation vegetation not only beautifies Turkey Federation, The Nature Five Star Restoration provides the national Five Star Restoration I National Wild Turkey Federation and increases property values, it grants to preserve land bordering program as the Southern Region I Quail Unlimited actually helps the environment. waterways. Lead Sponsor. The National Fish I Ducks Unlimited These trees are available on a and Wildlife Foundation adminis - I Longleaf Alliance first-come, first serve basis. in the Southeast. Through 2005, ter this program. Southern I National Bluebird Society 48 grants were awarded and Company has committed $1.2 mil - I Ga. Wildlife Federation Boating and Water Safety We would like to encourage you are in action. lion in matching funds over five I U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Boating and Water Safety should and your family to make boating years for projects in our region. I Bass Anglers Sportsman Society be in the forefront of everyone’s and water safety practices a Fish Habita t/Attractors (BASS) mind. As lake visitation increases, way of life. Know the laws, adopt Each year hundreds of fish The Five Star Restoration I Izaak Walton League so does the potential for boating safe boating practices, and attarctors are placed into Georgia Program is a national program, I Georgia Piedmont Natural and water related accidents. educate all family members and Fish Habitat/Attractors Power lakes to enhance fishing providing support to community- Resource Cooperative Georgia Power is absolutely guests about the hazards of not opportunities and create based wetland, riparian, and I U.S. Environmental Protection committed to safety, and we being safe on the water. additional habitat for fish to use. coastal habitat restoration projects Agency support law enforcement and

20 21 For more information on Community & Environmental Stewardship, please visit our website at www.georgiapower.com/lakes FACTS&FIG URE S

CENTRAL GEORGIA HYDRO Lake Oconee Goat Rock Lake NORTH GEORGIA HYDRO Lake Rabun Tallulah Falls Lake I Acres, 19,050 I Acres, 940 I Acres, 835 I Acres, 63 Lake Jackson I Shoreline Miles, 374 I Shoreline Miles, 25.4 Lake Yonah I Shoreline Miles, 25 I Shoreline Miles, 3.6 I Acres, 4750 I Full Pool Elevations, 435’ MSL* I Full Pool Elevations, 404’ MSL* I Acres, 325 I Full Pool Elevations, 1689.6’ MSL* I Full Pool Elevations, 1500’ MSL* I Shoreline Miles, 135 I Name of Dam, Wallace Dam I Name of Dam, Goat Rock Dam I Shoreline Miles, 9 I Name of Dam, Terrora Dam I Name of Dam, Tallulah Falls Dam I Full Pool Elevations, 530’ MSL* I Created 1978 I Created 1912 I Full Pool Elevations, 744.2’ MSL* I Created 1925 I Created 1913 I Name of Dam, Lloyd Shoals I Name of Dam, Yonah Dam I Created 1910 CHATTAHOOCHEE HYDRO Lake Worth I Created 1925 Lake Seed PLANT SCHERER I Acres, 1400 I Acres, 240 Lake Sinclair Lake Harding I Shoreline Miles, 36 Lake Burton I Shoreline Miles, 13 Lake Juliette I Acres, 15,330 I Acres, 5850 I Full Pool Elevations, 182.3’ MSL* I Acres, 2275 I Full Pool Elevations, 1752.5’ MSL* I Acres, 3600 I Shoreline Miles, 417 I Shoreline Miles, 156 I Name of Dam, Dam I Shoreline Miles, 62 I Name of Dam, Nacoochee Dam I Shoreline Miles, 62 I Full Pool Elevations, 340’ MSL* I Full Pool Elevations, 521’ MSL* I Created 1920 I Full Pool Elevations, 1866.6’ MSL* I Created 1926 I Full Pool Elevations, 435’ MSL* I Name of Dam, Sinclair Dam I Name of Dam, Bartletts Ferry Dam I Name of Dam, Burton Dam I Name of Dam, Lake Juliette Dam I Created 1952 I Created 1926 I Created 1919 Lake Tugalo I Created 19?? I Acres, 597 Lake Oliver I Shoreline Miles, 18 I Acres, 2150 I Full Pool Elevations, 891.5’ MSL* I Shoreline Miles, 40 I Name of Dam, Tugalo Dam I Full Pool Elevations, 337’ MSL* I Created 1922 * Mean Sea Level I Name of Dam, Oliver Dam I Created 1959

22 23 Lake Oconee/Sinclair Land Management Office 125 Wallace Dam Road Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-8704

Bartletts Ferry Land Management Office 1516 Bartletts Ferry Rd Fortson, GA 31808 706-322-0228

North Georgia Land Management Office 4 Seed Lake Rd. Lakemont, GA 30552 706-782-4014

Lake Jackson Land Management Office 180 Dam Road Jackson, GA 30233 404-954-4040

RESOURCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Web pages/links

www.georgiapower.com/lakes www.fws.gov

www.gofishgeorgia.com www.georgia-outdoors.com

www.gohuntgeorgia.com www.helpthehooch.org

www.georgia-outdoors.com www.georgiaadoptastream.org

www.ferc.gov www.keepgeorgiabeautiful.org

www.oneilloutside.com www.riversalive.com

24 THANKS

Efforts to protect the beauty and bounty of the reservoirs are worthy of everyone’s sup - port. We hope the information in this booklet helps you, as a shoreline resident and lake user, participate in this important endeavor. We appreciate your willingness to be our partner in preserving the scenic, environmental, and recreational values of these reser - voirs, not only for today, but for generations to come.