Lakes / Georgia
Georgia Lakes
728 lakes and counting - every figure from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
728
Lakes Counted
40,816 acres
Largest - J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
Rankings
Featured Lake
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir | Lincoln | 40,816 acres | - |
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Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data. Verified October 30, 2026.