Lake Seminole Vacation Home Rentals
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Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Lake Seminole project was originally authorized as the Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam Project by the River and Harbor Act of 1946. It was the first of three locks and dams constructed for navigation, hydropower, recreation and related purposes on the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint River systems. Construction of this multi-purpose project at a cost of 46.5 million. Electric power generated by the Jim Woodruff Powerhouse serves both homes and industry.|
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Lake Seminole borders both Georgia and Florida and has 37,500 acres of water and over 22,000 acres of surrounding land. The area includes 376 miles of shoreline and extends 30 miles up the Chattahoochee River and 35 miles up the Flint River.Man has occupied the area for at least 10,000 years. Ancient Native Americans once used the region's abundant natural resources. Later native peoples developed highly complex societies based on corn agriculture. They survived well into the period of the European colonization until their eventual decline and removal from the area. Lake Seminole was named for the Seminoles, the last surviving Native Americans who were pushed into Central Florida by American militia under Andrew Jackson after 1825.
Lake Seminole offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Boating is thoroughly enjoyed year-round. A number of regulations apply including exercising caution when commercial barge traffic is near. Boaters should also stay alert to the numerous underwater obstructions at the lake. Water-skiing is enjoyed at one's own risk. Swimmers are asked to use designated beaches and avoid boat channels, launching ramps and docks. Lake Seminole is a public recreation site with posted rules and regulations. Group tours can be arranged by contacting the Resource Management Office of the Jim Woodruff Powerhouse. Interpretive media at the Lake Seminole Visitor Center located at the Resource Management Office provides more information on the physical, biological, and cultural characteristics of the project area.
Location & Climate
Lake Seminole is located in northwestern Florida extending into the state of Georgia. It lies between the towns of Bainbridge of the east, Marianna on the west, and Chattahoochee on the south.Lake Seminole Climate Information<