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Local favourite lake · Douglas, Georgia

Sims Dam

Sims Dam is a lake in Douglas, Georgia.

Sims Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Sims Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Sims Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 33.68511, -84.87994. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sims Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Sims Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Sims Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Sims Dam?

    Nearby: B. T. Brown Reservoir (lake, 32 km), McIntosh Reserve (park, 35 km), Superman: Ultimate Flight (attraction, 39 km), Great American Scream Machine (attraction, 40 km), Dahlonega Mine Train (temple, 40 km), Six Flags Over Georgia (park, 40 km).