Lake Harding, also known as ''Bartlett's Ferry Lake,'' is a

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on the

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. The lake is formed by Bartlett's Ferry Dam, and the lake is located in

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with some portions of the lake going into

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. Lake Harding is a deep lake with a depth of over at the dam itself. The lake was originally built by the Columbus Power Company in 1926 to generate hydroelectric power. The lake was named after R.M. Harding, a power company official. The dam and lake were bought by

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in 1930. Lake Harding has become a popular recreational area with local residents, many of whom have built lake homes along the well-developed shoreline. A major tributary of the lake is Halawakee Creek. Lake Harding features several islands. One of the most notable is Huston's Island, which contains the ruins of an old lake house. Lake Harding is the practice site of the

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Club Rowing Team. The team can frequently be seen practicing on early weekday mornings.

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External links

Lake Harding Community
* * Auburn University Rowing Clu

Bartlett's Ferry Dam: Antioch Baptist Church
historical marker
Reviews of Barlett's Ferry Dam For Cleanliness
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