West Point Lake

West Point Lake is a man-made reservoir located mostly in west-central Georgia, on the Chattahoochee River, and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers . The Chattahoochee River flows in from the north, before flowing through the West Point Dam, which impounds the lake, and continuing to Columbus, Georgia.

Here’s a summary of key facts about West Point Lake:

• Size and Location:

  • Area: 25,864 acres (10,467 ha)
  • Length: 35 miles (56 km)
  • Shoreline length: 604 miles (972 km)
  • Located on the Alabama-Georgia state line, with its northernmost point beginning at West Point Dam, 201.4 river miles north of the mouth of the Chattahoochee River, and 3.2 river miles north of West Point, Georgia.

• Construction and Purpose:

  • Construction was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1962.
  • The project was authorized for:
    • Flood control
    • Hydroelectric power
    • Navigation
    • Fish and wildlife development
    • General recreation

• Activities and Amenities:

  • The lake is a popular destination for various recreational activities, including:
    • Fishing (bass, catfish, crappie, bream)
    • Camping
    • Boating (gas or electric motors allowed)
    • Swimming (designated swim beaches)
    • Hiking
    • Wildlife viewing (eagles, songbirds, deer, rabbits)
  • Several day-use parks, campgrounds, marinas, and public fishing areas are located around the lake.