Lake Harding, reservoir on the Chattahoochee River in Harris County, Georgia, and Lee County, Alabama, United States

Lake Harding, also called Bartlett's Ferry Lake, is a 5,850-acre reservoir on the Chattahoochee River held back by Bartlett's Ferry Dam. The Georgia-Alabama state line runs down the main channel along the western side, with Harris County on the Georgia bank and Lee County on the Alabama bank. The water reaches over 100 feet deep at the dam, and Huston's Island holds the ruins of an old lake house.

The reservoir was built in 1926 by the Columbus Power Company to generate electricity for local communities. In 1930, Georgia Power purchased the dam and lake, transforming it from a utility facility into a major recreation and leisure destination for the region.

The lake's name reflects its role as a power source and has shaped community identity over generations. Today, the shoreline homes and daily use by fishermen and boaters show how the reservoir has become central to local life and weekend traditions.

The lake offers multiple boat ramps and marinas along the shore for easy water access. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, so visitors should check conditions before boating, fishing, or swimming activities.

Huston's Island, one of several islands in the lake, holds the ruins of an old lake house that boaters can spot from the water. The lake's other name, Bartlett's Ferry Lake, comes from the dam that formed it.