Lake Sinclair is not a corps of Engineers lake, it's owned by GA power

Lake Sinclair is a beautiful place.   Over 15,000 acres of fabulous water ways filled with fresh water fish including some incredible bass.

It is used for all types of recreation, people swim, boat, ski, jet ski, fish, picnic, sunbath on some of the beach areas.  But the primary purpose for the Lake Sinclair is to provide cooling water for Plant Branch located on Hwy. 441 where the waters of Little River come together with the main channel of the Oconee River.  The plant keeps Lake Sinclair full of water for the purpose of having water available for cooling the power plant.  Lake Oconee is a holding reservoir to have additional waters to keep Lake Sinclair full pool even during times of drought. This is a benefit of buying on Sinclair over lake Oconee.

But since the power company actually owns the lake, they make the rules.  You can sometimes have a boat house, dock, seawall, ect... it depends on the individual lot.  Here are a copy of the rules.

Georgia Power Rules and Regulations for Lake Sinclair

Lake Oconee does not allow any boathouses.  So there is another benefit of buying on Sinclair instead of Oconee.

If you are looking to buy on Lake Sinclair make sure you know the rules and talk directly with a GA power rep.  Of course you'll want a Lane Realty agent to help you find the right house. Check out our listings or sign up for a saved search.