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Lake Allatoona Dam
Being the oldest multipurpose project in the South Atlantic Division, on August 18, 1941 and December 22, 1944 it was authorized under the Flood Control Acts for the purposes of flood control and hydroelectric generation. The flood control acts (1944) also authorized the construction of recreation facilities. The impoundments of the project began in 1949 and was completed and operational in 1950. The total cost for construction, land, clearing and relocation for Lake Allatoona was $31.5 million.The project has a 1,110 square miles of drainage area. There are 688 Corps of Engineers campsites and 453 picnic sites along the lake. Additional facilities are found in the surrounding cities and counties parks. Allatoona also offers one state park and eight marinas. Corps of Engineers Fact Sheet
The Difference Between Lake Allatoona, Allatoona Lake and Lake Acworth
Lake Allatoona, is also know as Allatoona Lake, is generally called and know as Lake Allatoona by most people. Often Allatoona is confused with Lake Acworth. Many people think Lake Acworth and Allatoona are the same lake and are connected but they are two separate lakes. Both are man made and are divided by highway 92 aka Lake Acworth Drive and it is the low dam at this point . The only connection between the two is Lake Acworth outflows into Lake Allatoona.
Lake Acworth is maintained by the city of Acworth which is also know as "The Lake City". The city operates Cauble Park and the white sandy beach area that is located along the northern shore of the lake. The lake itself is 90 acres and has a fishing dock and boat ramp located on the east side. Gas powered boats are not allowed in Lake Acworth but canoes, kayaks, john boats and boats with electric motors are fine. The city of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association both hold many wonderful events at Cauble Park year round. Check our monthly calendar for scheduled events for Acworth and Lake Allatoona.
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Important Lake Allatoona Phone Numbers
Tow Boats U.S. @ Holiday Harbor Marina (business hours).................................................................770-974-4456
Toll free after hours Tow Boat dispatch...............................................................................................1-800-391-4869
DNR Main Number................................................................................................................................1-800-241-4113
DNR Local Number...............................................................................................................................770-769-9680
Corps of Engineers - Local Number......................................................................................................678-721-6700
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