 Lake Size: 45,181 acres (182.8 km)
Shoreline Length (Miles): 640 Miles
Deepest Depth: 20 ft (6.1 m)
Latitude: 31.8
Longitude: -85.133333
Lake Level Above Sea Level: 118 ft (36 m)
Counties: Clay County
Cities: Fort Gaines
Information: The Walter F. George Lake, named for Walter F. George (1878–1957), a United States Senator from Georgia, is formed on the Chattahoochee River along the border between Alabama and Georgia. It is also widely known by the unofficial name, Lake Eufaula — particularly on the Alabama side. The lake extends north from the Walter F. George Lock and Dam (31°37′10″N 85°4′15″W / 31.61944°N 85.07083°W / 31.61944; -85.07083 (Walter F. George Lock and Dam)) providing approximately 640 miles (1,030 km) of shoreline. Popular activities along the lake include camping and trophy fishing.
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