 Greers
Ferry LakeThe U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers completed construction of the Greers Ferry Dam and President
John F. Kennedy officiated the Public Dedication in 1963, making Greers
Ferry Lake a reality.
Above: Sugarloaf Mountain,
surrounded by Greers Ferry Lake, is a favorite spot for hikers,
picnickers, and nature photographers. Located 9 nautical miles southeast
of Holley Mountain, the mountaintop lends a spectacular view from the
Airpark..
 The
dam, which is 1,704 feet long and 243 feet high, and surrounding Ozark
Mountains, form a 40,000-acre body of water that is 50 miles long
with 343 miles of shoreline.
Greers Ferry Lake is one of the cleanest
and most pollution-free in the nation, providing an excellent playground
for fishermen, water skiers, scuba divers, and anyone seeking fun in the
sun. The lake is dotted with first rate marinas and boat docks, plus over
1,200 public and private camp sites. Average elevation of the lake is 461
ft msl. Elevation of the lake at top flood control pool is 487 ft msl. |
