The lake is created by the Yonah Dam, which is owned and operated by Georgia Power, and generates 22 megawatts.

Lake Yonah is also a source of fresh water for the town of Toccoa, which is approximately 11 miles (18 km) away.

This article related to a protected area in the U.S state of Georgia is a stub.

You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.This article related to a protected area in South Carolina is a stub.

You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.This Habersham County, Georgia state location article is a stub.