Lake Kedron

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Lake Kedron
Bridge Peachtree Parkway.jpg
Peachtree Parkway and golf cart bridge over Lake Kedron
Location of the lake in the state of Georgia, USA.
Location of the lake in the state of Georgia, USA.
Lake Kedron
LocationFayette County, Georgia
Coordinates33°25′44″N 84°34′52″W / 33.429°N 84.581°W / 33.429; -84.581Coordinates: 33°25′44″N 84°34′52″W / 33.429°N 84.581°W / 33.429; -84.581
Typereservoir
Surface area235-acre (95 ha)

Lake Kedron is a 235-acre (95 ha) reservoir in Peachtree City, Georgia. It holds about 1 billion gallons of water.[1] It is located on the north side of the city, within the village of Kedron. Recreational fishing is allowed with a license, but swimming is prohibited.[2] Lake Kedron is a manmade lake formed by a portion of along with other smaller channels of water flowing into it. At its dam, Lake Kedron drains into Flat Creek, which continues through the heart of Peachtree City by feeding and then merging with southwest of the town.[3]

Lake Kedron dam and spillway

References[]

  1. ^ "Water System:Recreation Activities". www.fayettecountyga.gov.
  2. ^ "Lakes & Fishing - Peachtree City, GA - Official Website". peachtree-city.org.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-05-31. Retrieved 2013-04-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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