West Point Dam and Lake

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The West Point Dam and Lake was constructed in Troup County by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the 1960s and 1970s to help control flooding in the area. Today the lake is a popular public recreation area.

Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

West Point Dam and Lake

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