The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed several parks on Lake Lanier as heavy rains have pushed the lake level well above full winter pool.
Lisa Parker with the Corps office in Mobile, Alabama said at mid-morning Tuesday that Corps officials were working on a list of closures for Lanier and other lakes in the region managed by USACE.
As of 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, the level of Lake Lanier measured 1074.41; full winter pool for Lanier is 1071.
AccessWDUN reporters David Cook and Marc Eggers stopped at a few parks in Hall County to check on conditions and found some that were blocked to traffic. You can see those photos in this photo gallery.
The story on park closures will be updated when information is made available.
The entrance to Sardis Park in northwest Hall County has been closed because the level of Lake Lanier is so high. (Photo by Marc Eggers)
The boat ramp has been closed at Sardis Park. (Photo by Marc. Eggers)
The courtesy docks at Little Hall Park off Dawsonville Highway are partially submerged by the high water levels in Lake Lanier. (Photo by Marc Eggers)
Water from Lake Lanier creeps into the parking lot at Lula Park on Highway 52. The park is one of several closed because of the high level of the lake. (Photo by David Cook)
The muddy water and debris on Lake Lanier after several days of rain make navigation around some boat ramps hazardous. The ramp at Lula Park is closed. (Photo by David Cook)
Lula Park has been closed to visitors until the level of Lake Lanier recedes. (Photo by David Cook)
The Olympic Venue on Lake Lanier is the site for Friday's Polar Bear Swim. No word on if the high water levels might impact the annual event. (Photo by David Cook)
Water in Lake Lanier inches closer and closer to the top of the docks at the Olympic Venue on Clarks Bridge Road in Gainesville. (Photo by David Cook)
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