Neely Henry Lake
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| Neely Henry Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Calhoun / Etowah / St. Clair counties, Alabama, USA |
| Coordinates | 33°50′N 86°04′W / 33.84°N 86.06°WCoordinates: 33°50′N 86°04′W / 33.84°N 86.06°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Coosa River |
| Primary outflows | Coosa River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 11,200 acres (45 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 508 ft (155 m) |
| Settlements | Gadsden, Southside, Rainbow City |
Neely Henry Lake is located on the Coosa River near Gadsden, Alabama. The reservoir contains 11,200 acres (45 km2). The lake was formed by the Neely Henry Dam (57 ft high) built in 1966 by Alabama Power for hydroelectric power and recreation.
[edit] External links
- www.neelyhenry.com Information about Lake Neely Henry
- lakes.alabamapower.com Alabama Power Lake Information
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