Lake Jodeco facts for kids
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 Lake Jodeco
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Lake Jodeco
Location in the United States
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| Location | Georgia, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 33°30′27″N 84°17′24″W / 33.50750°N 84.29000°W |
| Type | Artificial |
| Primary inflows | Line Creek |
| Primary outflows | Rum Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | Approx. 0.9 mi (1.45 km) |
| Max. width | Less than 0.3-mile (0.48 km) |
| Surface area | Approx. 70 acres (28.33 ha) |
| Average depth | Approx. 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Max. depth | Approx. 15 ft (4.57 m) |
| Surface elevation | 784 ft (238.9 m) |
Lake Jodeco is a private, man-made lake in Clayton County, Georgia, USA. It covers about 70 acres and is located east of Jonesboro, Georgia. Long ago, the Muskogee Creek Nation lived in the area where Lake Jodeco is now.
History of Lake Jodeco
Before the end of World War II, the area around Lake Jodeco was mostly farmland. A small dirt road connected it to the city of Jonesboro. In a low part of this farmland, there was a small pond with a simple dirt dam.
Dr. Walter Spivey was a dentist in Atlanta. He bought 800 acres of land about five miles east of Jonesboro. He planned to farm this land and later build homes there. The lake itself was created in 1947. Its name, Jodeco, comes from the "Jonesboro Development Corporation." This was a group formed by Dr. Spivey and his friends.
Lake Jodeco is next to a much larger lake called Lake Spivey. Lake Jodeco was the first of the two lakes that Dr. Spivey created. The lakes are separated by Jodeco Road, which is built on a raised path called a causeway and a small bridge. Water from Lake Jodeco flows into Lake Spivey at this bridge. Then, the water continues over the Lake Spivey dam and into Rum Creek in Henry County.
Who Owns Lake Jodeco?
The Lake Jodeco Homeowners Association was started in 1969. In 1975, the ownership of Lake Jodeco was given to this association. They now own and take care of the lake.
Members of the homeowners association can enjoy activities like fishing, kayaking, and riding on pontoon boats. However, jet-skis and speed boats are not allowed on the lake. There are no public boat docks or marinas. Boats must travel at slow speeds, no more than 5 miles per hour.
Fun Activities at Lake Jodeco
In 2008, the Lake Spivey Road Race was created. This event helps promote the neighborhoods around Lake Jodeco and Lake Spivey. The race happens every November. It includes two courses: a 5K (about 3.1 miles) and a 15K (about 9.3 miles).
Runners in the 15K race go all the way around both Lake Spivey and Lake Jodeco. Both courses are certified by USA Track & Field (USATF). They offer a good challenge to runners because the area has many hills.
