Lake Lanier is a man-made lake that was built over the historically Black town of Oscarville. Although the community had a strong culture and economy, Oscarville residents were also subject to ...

Water Data for Texas reports water levels are now at 2.1%. Currently, the lake is at 969.66 feet, but once it reaches 912.02 feet, it will be considered a “dead pool.” ...

The lake served as a key resource for Indigenous Peoples and wildlife and was once robust enough to allow steamships to transport agricultural goods throughout the state. However, government ...