Lake Rabun
Lake Rabun is a twisty, 835-acre (3.4 square kilometer) reservoir with 25 miles (40 kilometers) of shoreline located in Rabun County, in the northeastern corner of Georgia . It is the third lake in a series of six lakes that follow the original course of the Tallulah River.
History: Lake Rabun’s Mathis Dam was completed in May 1915, but the lake wasn’t filled for ten years due to construction of a one-mile-long tunnel between the lake and the power generator at Tallulah Falls. By 1925, the lake became a popular destination, especially for residents of Atlanta who would make the day-long trip by car to enjoy the area.
Today, Lake Rabun is a popular recreation spot offering activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. There are also many communities and vacation homes around the lake.
Here are some additional details:
- Surface area: 835 acres (3.4 km²)
- Shoreline length: 24.85 mi (39.95 km)
- Location: Rabun County, Georgia
- Elevation: 1,690 ft (515 m) above sea level
- Dam: Mathis Dam, 108 ft (33 m) high and 660 ft (201 m) long
- Origin: Tallulah River
