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This table lists every fact the guide prints, with its source page and the date we last read it. A fact is primary when it comes from the association, the club, Dawson County, the Corps, USGS or FEMA. Drive times are secondary route estimates. Anything we could not confirm is left out, and records that name individual staff are not listed.
| Key | Fact | Source | Checked | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
poa_legal_name | The community homeowners association is Chestatee Community Association, Inc. | Homeowner Management Services Inc., Chestatee page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
poa_website | The association names chestateepoa.com as its HMS Community Website for dues payment, documents, calendar, and board contacts. The site is a member portal. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
management_company | The association is managed by Homeowner Management Services Inc. (HMS), 1260 Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005, phone 770-667-0595, email HMS@HMS-inc.net. | Homeowner Management Services Inc., Chestatee New Homeowners page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
management_mailing_address | HMS mailing address is P.O. Box 2458, Alpharetta, GA 30023-2458; fax (770) 667-6315. | Homeowner Management Services Inc., Chestatee New Homeowners page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
management_firm_since | HMS describes itself as owner-operated and founded in 1993 to manage community associations. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
board_role_emails | The association publishes role-based board email addresses: president@, vicepres@, treasurer@, secretary@, cmrc@ (modification requests), landscaping@, structures@, roads@, recreation@ and waterfront@ chestateepoa.com. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
modification_requests_contact | Exterior changes need a Modification Request filed through the HMS portal; complex questions go to cmrc@chestateepoa.com. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
board_meetings | Board meetings are held at the Lodge at 5:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month unless otherwise notified. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
board_open_forum | Residents are welcome at regular sessions, with an open member-comment forum at the start of each meeting. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
protective_covenant_community | Chestatee is a protective-covenant community; the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Bylaws govern owners, with a required association. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
declaration_recording | The Declaration of Protective Covenants for Chestatee was recorded in Dawson County deed records at Deed Book 266, Page 2, in 1998. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
declarant_name | The original developer-declarant named in the covenants is Chestatee Development Corporation, a Georgia corporation. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
declarant_rights_partial_termination | A Partial Termination of Declarant's Rights was recorded March 24, 2023 (Deed Book 1625, Page 67), shifting more control to the owner-run association. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
legal_land_lots | The covenants describe the community by Dawson County land lots in the North Thirteenth District, with plats recorded in Dawson County. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
welcome_packet_download | HMS offers a Welcome Packet (covenants, bylaws, rules, policies) as a public download; the copy read for this research is titled Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06. | Homeowner Management Services Inc., Chestatee Community Info page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
welcome_packet_updated_date | HMS marks the Chestatee welcome packet as updated April 6, 2026. | Homeowner Management Services Inc., Chestatee Community Info page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_sewer_marina_not_poa | The association's own welcome letter says the golf course, the sewer system and the marina are not managed by the homeowners association; they have a separate owner. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_not_common_property | Under the covenants the golf course is not association common property, and owning a lot or association membership gives no right to use it; use rights are set by the course owner. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_course_hazard_easement | The covenants warn owners of golf-ball, cart and maintenance-equipment risks near the course and reserve golf easements across community land. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
boatslips_no_ownership | The covenants say owning a lot or association membership alone gives no right to use or own any boatslip; rights are granted by the slip owner on its terms. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lot_docks_not_permitted | The covenants bar private docks and boat access to Lake Lanier except docks and boatslips originally installed by or for the Declarant. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_water_withdrawal_prohibited | Owners may not draw water from Lake Lanier for lawns, gardens or any other purpose. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_use_rules_layering | The covenants state lake and Corps-shoreline use is governed by the association's rules in addition to any rules of government agencies with jurisdiction. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
short_term_rentals_prohibited | Short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO and similar) are expressly prohibited by an amendment to the covenants, whether or not the owner lives in the home. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
street_parking_prohibited | The association parking policy prohibits parking on all Chestatee streets and roads and sets limits on RVs, trailers and commercial vehicles. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_carts_permitted | The parking policy says personal transportation vehicles (golf carts) are permitted. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
animal_control_county | Animal control complaints are reported to Dawson County Animal Control, 706-265-7387, animalcontrol@dawsoncountysheriff.org. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
contractor_policy_residents | Association policy is not to hire resident-owned contractors or businesses for work on common properties. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_lodge_pool_card | New owners receive one amenity access card for the Lodge and pool area after e-signing the covenant acknowledgement. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_nightfire_lodge | The community has a Lodge, called the Nightfire Lodge in association documents. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_list_common_properties | Association common properties include the Lodge, Pavilion, Pool, Tot Lot, Tennis/Pickleball, Basketball, Bocce ball courts, Croquet Field, Bandstand and The Square. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_pool | The community has a swimming pool at the Lodge area on Night Fire Drive, for owners and accompanied guests. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_trails | Nature trails are listed at the Night Fire Drive amenity parking area. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_tennis_courts | There are five tennis courts: courts 1-4 near the Lodge and court 5 at the entrance to the Waterfront section. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_pickleball | Tennis/Pickleball courts are listed among association common properties. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_bocce | Bocce courts sit by the green space at Nightfire Drive and Dogwood Way. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_basketball | Basketball facilities are listed at the Night Fire Drive amenity area. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_square_bandstand | The Chestatee Community Park area, known as the Bandstand or Square, is a community green used for general community functions. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_pavilion_waterfront | The Pavilion and the Southeast Marina (Docks A-D) share parking on Waterfront Park Lane. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_lodge_pavilion_rental | Owners can rent the Lodge and the Pavilion through the HMS portal under Amenity Reservations. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
amenities_private_not_public | The Lodge, Pavilion, Square, pool, tennis, pickleball, basketball and bocce are not open to the public; use is limited to owners, family and accompanied guests. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
marina_exists_docks | The community waterfront has marina docks labeled A through G, with parking at Waterfront Park Lane (Docks A-D), River Sound Lane (Docks E and F) and River Overlook Road (Dock G). | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
marina_dock_g | Marina Dock G has parking on River Overlook Road. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
marina_overnight_parking | Overnight parking (11 pm-6 am) is prohibited in marina parking lots. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
marina_not_run_by_poa | The marina is not managed by the HOA; the welcome letter refers marina questions to the golf club domain contact. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_club_name_address | Chestatee Golf Club is at 777 Dogwood Way, Dawsonville, GA 30534. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), Chestatee Golf Club home page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_club_phone | Chestatee Golf Club phone is (706) 216-7336. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), Chestatee Golf Club home page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_club_public | The club calls itself a public golf course on GA-400 in Dawsonville, set along the shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), Chestatee Golf Club home page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_18_hole_par71 | The course is an 18-hole, par 71 championship layout. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), Chestatee Golf Club home page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_designer | Golf architect Denis Griffiths designed the course, per the club. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), Chestatee Golf Club home page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_clubhouse | The club has a clubhouse and dining facility. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), Chestatee Golf Club home page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_practice_facility | The club lists a driving range, practice green, bunker and a pro shop with club fitting. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), Chestatee Golf Club home page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_heron_grille | The clubhouse restaurant and bar is called the Heron Grille. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), Chestatee Golf Club home page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_tees | The course offers five sets of tees. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), About the Course | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_hole17_chestatee_river | The signature par-3 17th hole looks over the Chestatee River before it meets Lake Lanier. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), About the Course | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_black_tee_yardage | From the back (Black) tees the course plays 6,877 yards, par 71, per the club scorecard. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), About the Course | 2026-10-20 | primary |
golf_restaurant_hours | The club posts restaurant and bar hours on its restaurant page. | Chestatee Golf Club (chestateegolfclub.com), Restaurant | 2026-10-20 | primary |
road_night_fire_start | Night Fire Drive begins at SR 400 (GA-400) and runs to its intersection with Dogwood Way. | Dawson County, GA , Public Works TSPLOST, Night Fire Drive & Dogwood Way | 2026-10-20 | primary |
road_dogwood_way_start | Dogwood Way starts at SR 136 and runs to its intersection with Waterfront Park Lane. | Dawson County, GA , Public Works TSPLOST, Night Fire Drive & Dogwood Way | 2026-10-20 | primary |
road_resurfacing_project | Dawson County listed a TSPLOST project for deep patching, overlay and striping on Night Fire Drive and Dogwood Way (1.75 miles combined). | Dawson County, GA , Public Works TSPLOST, Night Fire Drive & Dogwood Way | 2026-10-20 | primary |
road_county_jurisdiction | The county road project page places Night Fire Drive and Dogwood Way in Dawson County. | Dawson County, GA , Public Works TSPLOST | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
roads_in_community | Street names in the association parking policy include Night Fire Drive, Dogwood Way, Waterfront Park Lane, River Sound Lane and River Overlook Road. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
zip_dawsonville | The community mailing location is Dawsonville, GA 30534. | Chestatee Community Association, Inc. (via Homeowner Management Services Inc.), Welcome Book updated 2026-04-06 (public PDF download linked from hms-inc.net/chestatee) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
osm_night_fire_coords | OpenStreetMap places Night Fire Drive near latitude 34.4059, longitude -83.9920 (western end of the mapped way). | OpenStreetMap contributors via Overpass API, way 9163353 "Night Fire Drive" | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_north_georgia_premium_outlets | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to North Georgia Premium Outlets (800 Hwy 400 S, Dawsonville) is about 8 minutes (5.2 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_dawsonville_municipal_complex | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to Dawsonville Municipal Complex (City Hall, GA-53) is about 16 minutes (9.9 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_dawson_county_government_center | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to the Dawson County Government Center (25 Justice Way) is about 16 minutes (10.0 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_gainesville | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to Gainesville, GA city center is about 27 minutes (15.4 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_cumming_city_hall | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to Cumming City Hall is about 24 minutes (17.5 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_alpharetta | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to Alpharetta, GA city center is about 41 minutes (31.7 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_downtown_atlanta_centennial_park | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to Centennial Olympic Park, downtown Atlanta is about 69 minutes (54.3 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_atl_airport | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about 87 minutes (65.9 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_dahlonega_square | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to Dahlonega Public Square is about 17 minutes (10.7 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
drive_amicalola_falls | Driving from the Night Fire Drive area to Amicalola Falls State Park is about 33 minutes (22.1 miles) by OSRM routing. | Project OSRM public demo server (OpenStreetMap data) | 2026-10-20 | secondary |
anchor_outlets_address | North Georgia Premium Outlets is at 800 Highway 400 S, Dawsonville, GA 30534, phone (706) 216-3609. | Simon Property Group, North Georgia Premium Outlets | 2026-10-20 | primary |
anchor_gov_center | The Dawson County Government Center is at 25 Justice Way, Dawsonville, GA 30534; main phone 706-344-3500. | Dawson County, GA , home page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_tax_assessor | The Dawson County Tax Assessor's Office, 706-344-3590, handles valuations, returns and exemptions and runs its own site (dawsonassessors.com) with property search. | Dawson County, GA , Tax Assessor | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_tax_deadline_april1 | Exemption applications and returns are due by April 1 for that tax year; exemption applications must be done in person. | Dawson County, GA , Tax Assessor | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_planning_commission_meets | The Dawson County Planning Commission meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Government Center, 25 Justice Way. | Dawson County, GA , Planning Commission | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_boc_meetings | The Board of Commissioners holds work sessions at 4 pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, with voting sessions after. | Dawson County, GA , Board of Commissioners | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_zoning_map | Zoning for a property can be looked up by address or parcel number on the county's online Current Zoning Map. | Dawson County, GA , Current Zoning Map | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_gis_office | Dawson County GIS is at 25 Justice Way Suite 2322, 706-344-3604; its quick links include the Georgia DFIRM flood map. | Dawson County, GA , GIS | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_building_permits | Building permits are required for all construction including new houses, additions, fences, walls, retaining walls and accessory buildings; separate electrical, plumbing, mechanical and pool/spa permits apply. | Dawson County, GA , Building Permits | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_permit_review_period | Residential permit applications have a minimum four-day review period after complete submission; applicants are notified by email. | Dawson County, GA , Building Permits | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_inspection_requests | Inspections are requested by email or the Citizen Self Service Portal before 3:00 PM for next-business-day scheduling. | Dawson County, GA , Building Inspections | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_environmental_health | Dawson County Environmental Health (on-site sewage, well water and public pool programs) is at 751 Highway 53 Suite 120, 706-265-2930. | Dawson County, GA , Environmental Health | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_lake_parks | Dawson County Parks and Recreation manages four Lake Lanier parks: Nix Bridge, Thompson Creek, Toto Creek and War Hill, with public boat ramps. | Dawson County, GA , Lake Parks | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_toto_creek_off_400 | Toto Creek Park is off GA-400 North and has three boat ramps, day-use areas and trails. | Dawson County, GA , Lake Parks | 2026-10-20 | primary |
county_water_authority_contact | Etowah Water and Sewer Authority is a water and sewer authority headquartered at 1162 Highway 53 East, Dawsonville; phone 706-216-8474, after hours 706-265-3395. | Etowah Water and Sewer Authority (Wayback snapshot 2026-10-08) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_full_pool_1071 | Lake Lanier's normal (full summer) pool is elevation 1,071 feet above mean sea level, covering about 39,038 acres. | USACE Mobile District, Final EIS (Nov 2003) Section 3.0 | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_flood_pool_1085 | At maximum flood storage the lake reaches elevation 1,085 feet, covering about 47,182 acres. | USACE Mobile District, Final EIS (Nov 2003) Section 3.0 | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_flood_control_zone | Storage between elevations 1,071 and 1,085 feet is reserved for flood control. | USACE Mobile District, Final EIS (Nov 2003) Section 3.0 | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_winter_pool_1070 | Under the Corps water control manuals, full winter pool is 1,070 feet. | USACE Mobile District press release, Feb 15, 2018 | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_chestatee_river_arm | From Buford Dam the reservoir extends about 44 miles up the Chattahoochee River and about 19 miles up the Chestatee River. | USACE Mobile District, Final EIS (Nov 2003) Section 3.0 | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_basin | Lake Lanier is a Corps project in the Chattahoochee and Chestatee river basins; Buford Dam finished impoundment in 1957. | USACE Mobile District, Final EIS (Nov 2003) Appendix E | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_shoreline_classes | Corps shoreline is zoned Limited Development, Public Recreation, Protected and Prohibited Access. | USACE Mobile District, Final EIS (Nov 2003) Section 3.0 | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_docks_only_in_lda | Private and community docks may be permitted only in Limited Development Areas, which are 47% of the shoreline. | USACE Mobile District, Final EIS (Nov 2003) Appendix E | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_septic_below_1085 | Corps policy bars septic tanks and drain fields on public property below 1,085 feet. | USACE Mobile District, Final EIS (Nov 2003) Section 3.0 | 2026-10-20 | primary |
lake_shoreline_miles | The Corps recreation page says Lake Lanier has over 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands. | USACE Mobile District, Lake Sidney Lanier Recreation (Wayback snapshot 2026-05-10) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
corps_lanier_office | The Corps Lake Lanier Project Management Office is at 1050 Buford Dam Rd, Buford, GA 30518, phone 770-945-9531. | USACE Mobile District, Recreation Passes (Wayback snapshot 2026-04-10) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
usgs_lanier_gauge | USGS gauge 02334400 reports the Lake Sidney Lanier water-surface elevation near Buford, GA. | USGS Water Data for the Nation, Lake Sidney Lanier Near Buford, GA | 2026-10-20 | primary |
usgs_chestatee_river_gauge | USGS gauge 02333500 is on the Chestatee River near Dahlonega, GA (upstream of the lake). | USGS NWIS site service | 2026-10-20 | primary |
fema_msc_lookup | FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) lets anyone look up the effective flood map for an address. | FEMA Flood Map Service Center | 2026-10-20 | primary |
georgia_dfirm_pointer | Georgia's DFIRM flood map viewer (map.georgiadfirm.com) is linked from Dawson County GIS. | Dawson County GIS page | 2026-10-20 | primary |
schools_district_contact | Dawson County School District: 28 Main Street, Dawsonville, GA 30534; phone 706-265-3246. | Dawson County Schools (district website) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
schools_names | The district lists Black's Mill, Kilough, Riverview and Robinson Elementary Schools, Dawson County Middle School, Dawson County Junior High and Dawson County High School. | Dawson County Schools (district website) | 2026-10-20 | primary |
12 further records are not listed: either we could not confirm them from a primary page, or they name an individual staff member. The offices are on the Who do I call? page.
Last checked 2026-10-20. Written by the Chestatee on Lake Lanier Editorial Team. Rules, dates and contacts change: confirm with the office we link before you rely on anything here.