Lake Seminole

Lake Seminole is a reservoir in northern Florida where the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers converge and spread across a wide expanse of water dotted with forested islands and winding inlets. The water moves slowly through channels lined with cypress and oak trees, while sandbars and shallow banks appear in places.

The Jim Woodruff Dam was completed in 1957 to control flooding and generate power, creating the lake basin that exists today. Before construction, the three rivers flowed freely together until engineers built the dam and flooded the valley.

The name comes from the Seminole people who once lived across this region before European settlers arrived. Anglers and boaters gather at the water while families picnic along the wooded shores and watch birds nesting among the treetops.

Several boat ramps and camping areas sit along the shoreline, allowing visitors to explore different sections of the reservoir. The area works well for fishing and water trips throughout the year, though spring and fall offer milder temperatures.

A third river, the Apalachicola, begins right at the dam outlet and flows south toward the Gulf of Mexico. This arrangement makes the reservoir a meeting point for three river systems in one spot.

Location: Florida

Website: http://sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/seminole

GPS coordinates: 30.72000,-84.87000

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27