LAKE SIDNEY LANIER — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been forced to close numerous parks and boat ramps around Lake Lanier due to the high water levels caused by all of the recent rainfall.
Lanier’s full pool is 1,071.00 feet and as of Feb. 16, 2020, the current water level is at 1,076.29 feet. The record high for Lake Lanier was set in April 1964 when it measured 1,077.2 feet.
Private entities around the lake are also being impacted. People are being urged to make sure their docks are properly secured and that any power running to docks are completely shut off while water levels are high. Docks have been breaking loose and floating out into the lake creating hazards for boaters. In addition to docks on the loose, boaters are urged to slow down and watch for logs and other debris that may have made its way into the lake.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed the following parks and ramps due to the high water levels.
Bald Ridge Campground
Belton Bridge Ramp and Park
Bolding Mill Ramp and Beach
Buford Dam Park
Burton Mill Ramp and Park
Duckett Mill Campground (ramp open)
East Bank Park and Ramp
Keiths Bridge Ramp and Park
Lanier Ramp and Park
Little Hall, Beach closed, 1 boat ramp lane closed, 2 open
Little Ridge Ramp and Park
Little River Ramp and Park
Long Hollow Ramp and Park
Mountain View Ramp and Park
Nix Bridge Park
Old Federal Campground
Old Federal Day Use Beach
Robinson Ramp and Park
Sardis Creek Ramp and Park
Sawnee Campground
Simpson Park
Thompson Bridge Ramp and Park
Thompson Creek Ramp and Park
Toto Creek Ramp and Park
Two Mile Ramp and Park
Van Pugh North Ramp and Beach
Van Pugh South Ramp and Park
West Bank Park
You can also check the Lanier Nav Map for nearby open or closed ramps and parks: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html…
Everything you want to know about lake levels and water management: https://water.sam.usace.army.mil/acfmain.htm#data
— By Alicia Couch Payne
