Goat Rock Lake, reservoir on the Chattahoochee River

Goat Rock Lake is a 940-acre reservoir on the Chattahoochee River, held back by the Goat Rock Dam and Generating Plant. It lies directly south of Bartlett's Ferry Dam (Lake Harding) and north of Lake Oliver, on the Alabama–Georgia line. The reservoir is extremely riverine, little more than a holding lake for Georgia Power's hydroelectric generation, with one marina on the Georgia side and one on the Alabama side.

The lake was created in the early 1900s when the Goat Rock Dam was constructed and completed in 1912. The name came from workers who observed goats jumping on rocks in the river, and Georgia Power built the facility primarily for generating electricity for nearby communities.

The shoreline is mostly wooded and natural with limited access, making it best suited for anglers who should bring their own gear and bait. There are no large parks, restaurants, or shops nearby, so it is wise to bring supplies and water, and check boat ramp conditions with Georgia Power before visiting.

Goat Rock Lake is a 940-acre reservoir on the Chattahoochee River, sitting between Bartlett's Ferry Dam (Lake Harding) upstream and Lake Oliver downstream. Georgia Power operates it as a holding lake for the Goat Rock Dam and Generating Plant, and it is little more than a riverine pool for hydroelectric generation. Access is limited to one marina on the Georgia side and one on the Alabama side.