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Also called '''Lake Allatoona'''


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== General Information ==
== Windsurfing on Allatoona Lake: General Information ==
 
Allatoona Lake is Atlanta's other major windsurfing lake along with [[Lake Lanier]]. Located just northwest of Acworth and Kennesaw, it is closer for many windsurfers. However, it's smaller size, shorter [[Fetch | fetches]] along with rather specific geography make it less versatile than [[Lake Lanier]]. Its handful of launches tend to only work on very specific wind directions. Nonetheless, its proximity and less severe conditions in big conditions make it a popular spot.
 
Allatoona Lake's level varies with season and general weather conditions (e.g. drought). In drier periods, you may want to check if your favorite launch has reasonable or any water access.
 
 
=== Trivia ===
* Allatoona's headwaters on the Etowah River are less than two miles from Lake Lanier north of Cumming on either side of GA 400.
* [[Lake Acworth]] feeds directly in Allatoona in Acworth.
 
== Map ==
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{{Map Key}}
{{Maps List}}


{{Sailing Sites on Allatoona Lake}}
{{Sailing Sites on Allatoona Lake}}


== Cautionary Note ==
== Cautionary Note ==
Like other North Georgia lakes, Allatoona is man-made with very irregular underwater features including steep and sudden drop offs. Weak swimmers and guardians of children should always be cautious.


* [http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/lanier/ Lake Sidney Lanier, Army Corps of Engineers]
== External Links ==
* [http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/lanier/ParkRecreationMap.htm Map of Lake Lanier and Its Parks]
* [http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/allatoona/ Allatoona Lake, Army Corps of Engineers]
* [http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/lanier/navigation/LakeLanierMapBook.pdf Map of Lake Lanier including underwater contours and special water features] (A fairly large .pdf file)
* [http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/allatoona/Allatoona%20maps/Lakemap.htm Map of Allatoona Lake]
* [http://ngeorgia.com/ang/Lake_Lanier_History Lake Lanier History]
* [https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/02393500/#parameterCode=00062&period=P7D Allatona Lake water level (USGS)]
* [http://allatoona.uslakes.info/Level.asp Allatona Lake water level (uslakes.info) includes prior year data]




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Latest revision as of 10:20, 17 March 2023

Also called Lake Allatoona

Windsurfing and Kiteboarding on Allatoona Lake

Windsurfing on Allatoona Lake: General Information

Allatoona Lake is Atlanta's other major windsurfing lake along with Lake Lanier. Located just northwest of Acworth and Kennesaw, it is closer for many windsurfers. However, it's smaller size, shorter fetches along with rather specific geography make it less versatile than Lake Lanier. Its handful of launches tend to only work on very specific wind directions. Nonetheless, its proximity and less severe conditions in big conditions make it a popular spot.

Allatoona Lake's level varies with season and general weather conditions (e.g. drought). In drier periods, you may want to check if your favorite launch has reasonable or any water access.


Trivia

  • Allatoona's headwaters on the Etowah River are less than two miles from Lake Lanier north of Cumming on either side of GA 400.
  • Lake Acworth feeds directly in Allatoona in Acworth.

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Sailing Sites on Allatoona Lake

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Cautionary Note

Like other North Georgia lakes, Allatoona is man-made with very irregular underwater features including steep and sudden drop offs. Weak swimmers and guardians of children should always be cautious.

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