Lake Lanier, Atlanta
Facts and practical information
Lake Lanier is a reservoir in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956, and is also fed by the waters of the Chestatee River. The lake encompasses 38,000 acres or 59 square miles of water, and 692 miles of shoreline at normal level, a "full pool" of 1,071 feet above mean sea level and the exact shoreline varies by resolution according to the coastline paradox. Named for Confederate Army poet Sidney Lanier, it was built and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control and water supplies. Its construction destroyed more than 50,000 acres of farmland and displaced more than 250 families, 15 businesses, and relocated 20 cemeteries along with their corpses in the process. ()
Lake Lanier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Philips Arena, Centennial Olympic Park, M. Rich Building, Tabernacle Concert Hall.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Lake Lanier?
How to get to Lake Lanier by public transport?
Tram
- Park Place • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (3 min walk)
- Woodruff Park • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (4 min walk)
Metro
- Five Points • Lines: Blue, Gold, Green, Red (4 min walk)
- Peachtree Center • Lines: Gold, Red (8 min walk)
Bus
- Atlanta Greyhound Bus Station (15 min walk)
- Village Smoke • Lines: Blue Route (27 min walk)