Lake Wedowee, or R. L. Harris Reservoir, is a reservoir, located in Randolph County, Alabama on the upper part of the Tallapoosa River 90 miles (140 km) from Atlanta, Georgia.

Harris Dam, which began construction on November 1, 1974.

[2] There are many recreational attractions on Lake Wedowee such as: boating, swimming, fishing and camping.

[1] The town of Wedowee is relatively small with a population of 797 people, as of 2018.

The community has grown over the years as the lake continues to develop.