Lake Lanier - Buford Dam
Lake Lanier (Lake Sidney Lanier) is a reservoir in Atlanta, state of Georgia, USA. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956.
Parks :
Head to Buford Dam Park,
Lower Overlook Park
West Bank Park - To see the dam front view .
Powerhouse Park - To see the dam back view.
It is also possible to walk around the dam using the Buford Dam Trail or Laurel Ridge Trail.
Warning : The water in the Chattahoochee is much colder than you think!
Water is released from the bottom of Buford Dam and is approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Beware of Hypothermia - If you fall into this cold water, get out quickly and warm yourself.
Recreation : Around 57 park areas are operated at Lake Lanier with facilities ranging from boat ramps and picnic areas to full service camp-grounds.
Buford Dam Park is a fee park and costs $4 per vehicle and $1 for pedestrians.
It has a beach with a designated swim area, picnic tables on and near the beach, volleyball and basketball areas, and a couple of playgrounds,
Laurel Ridge Trail (3.8 miles) goes through Buford Dam Park and continues through Powerhouse Park and Lower Overlook.
Head to Buford Dam Park,
Lower Overlook Park
West Bank Park - To see the dam front view .
Powerhouse Park - To see the dam back view.
It is also possible to walk around the dam using the Buford Dam Trail or Laurel Ridge Trail.
Warning : The water in the Chattahoochee is much colder than you think!
Water is released from the bottom of Buford Dam and is approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Beware of Hypothermia - If you fall into this cold water, get out quickly and warm yourself.
Recreation : Around 57 park areas are operated at Lake Lanier with facilities ranging from boat ramps and picnic areas to full service camp-grounds.
Buford Dam Park is a fee park and costs $4 per vehicle and $1 for pedestrians.
It has a beach with a designated swim area, picnic tables on and near the beach, volleyball and basketball areas, and a couple of playgrounds,
Laurel Ridge Trail (3.8 miles) goes through Buford Dam Park and continues through Powerhouse Park and Lower Overlook.
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