Lake Oconee
Lake Oconee follows the Oconee River through Georgia’s Piedmont, and its creation as a reservoir transformed a river valley into a substantial recreational and residential area. Formed behind Wallace Dam, the lake was completed by Georgia Power in 1979 and extends across parts of Greene, Morgan and Putnam counties. Its long, indented shoreline is lined with marinas, golf communities and private homes, while wooded coves retain the character of the surrounding Piedmont. Greensboro, southwest of the lake, is the main service town; State Route 44 links it with Interstate 20 and the lake’s southern communities. The reservoir defines the area’s identity through boating, fishing and waterside recreation.
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Lake Oconee has served as a recreational reservoir in central Georgia since the late 1970s. Formed by the impoundment of the Oconee River behind Wallace Dam, it spreads through wooded coves and open water between Eatonton and Greensboro. Georgia Power completed the dam in 1979, creating a lake that has become a focus for boating, fishing and lakeside resort communities. The surrounding area, known as Georgia’s Lake Country, combines the rural character of the Piedmont with golf courses and second homes. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Lake Oconee and central Georgia.
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