Lake Nottely facts for kids
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| Location | Union County, Georgia, United States |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Nottely River |
| Primary outflows | Nottely River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 20 mi (32 km) |
| Max. width | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Average depth | 10.6 m (35 ft) |
| Max. depth | 30 m (98 ft) |
Lake Nottely, also known as Nottely Reservoir, is a large lake in Union County, Georgia, United States. It is one of many lakes created by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The TVA was a government program started during the New Deal to help develop the Tennessee Valley region. Lake Nottely is completely within Union County and is surrounded by the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.
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Discover Lake Nottely
Lake Nottely was formed in 1942. This happened when a dam was built across the Nottely River. The lake stretches about 20 miles (30 km) upstream towards the town of Blairsville.
Building the Nottely Dam
Work on the Nottely Dam started in 1941 and finished in 1942. The dam is quite tall, standing 184 feet (56 meters) high. It also stretches 2,300 feet (701 meters) across the Nottely River. Lake Nottely is about 20 miles (32 km) long and 102 feet (31 meters) wide. Its average depth is 10.6 meters (35 feet), and it reaches a maximum depth of 98 feet (30 meters) near the dam.
Why Lake Nottely Was Created
The main reason Lake Nottely was built was for flood control. This means it helps to prevent too much water from overflowing rivers, especially in the Tennessee River area. In the 1950s, a large generator was added to the dam. This generator uses the power of the water to create hydroelectricity, which is electricity made from moving water. It can produce 15 megawatts of power.
Fun and Recreation at Lake Nottely
A big part of Lake Nottely's shoreline, about 70%, is managed by the United States Forest Service. This means much of the lake's edge is kept natural and undeveloped. In recent years, more and more homes have been built near the lake. This has made Lake Nottely a very important place for recreation. Many people visit the lake for fun activities like boating and fishing. It is also quite close to Atlanta, only about a two-hour drive away. This makes it a popular getaway for people from the city.
