Chatuge Lake

Lake Chatuge

Fishermen on Lake Chatuge with Appalachian Mountains in background.
Location United States
Coordinates 34°59′28″N 83°47′06″W / 34.991°N 83.785°W / 34.991; -83.785Coordinates: 34°59′28″N 83°47′06″W / 34.991°N 83.785°W / 34.991; -83.785
Surface area 10.9 sq mi (28 km2)
Average depth 9.1 m (30 ft)
Max. depth 44 m (144 ft) at dam
Water volume 740,089 m3 (26,136,000 cu ft) maximum
Settlements Hayesville, Hiawassee, Macedonia

Chatuge Lake is a man-made reservoir created by the Chatuge Dam which finished construction in 1942.[1] The lake is relatively shallow with depths of 30 feet (9.1 m) and reaches 144 feet (44 m) by the dam. [2]

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