The History of Lake Spivey
In the 1940's late Dr. Walter and Emilie Parmalee Spivey purchased hundreds of acres here.This site abounded with springs, wild azaleas and tall ferns. It was first used as a cattle farm then later as a peach orchard. In the late forties the Spiveys built the dam and Lake Spivey was formed. The 40 foot plus earthen dam was finished in September of 1957 and is rated by the Department of Natural Resources, who oversees the maintenance of the dam, as one of the safest in Georgia. At the site of the dam there once existed a village called "Mayday" - apparently a travelers stop. During excavation for the dam, a mill wheel was found at there and now rests in the Spivey Estate's garden.
After the creation of the lake, the residents shared it with a day resort open to the public. In 1984 after the death of Dr. Spivey, Mrs. Spivey deeded the lake to the Lake Spivey Civic Association to be managed in trust for the exclusive use of property owners with paid Lake Maintenance fees & Special Assessments.
In the 1940's late Dr. Walter and Emilie Parmalee Spivey purchased hundreds of acres here.This site abounded with springs, wild azaleas and tall ferns. It was first used as a cattle farm then later as a peach orchard. In the late forties the Spiveys built the dam and Lake Spivey was formed. The 40 foot plus earthen dam was finished in September of 1957 and is rated by the Department of Natural Resources, who oversees the maintenance of the dam, as one of the safest in Georgia. At the site of the dam there once existed a village called "Mayday" - apparently a travelers stop. During excavation for the dam, a mill wheel was found at there and now rests in the Spivey Estate's garden.
After the creation of the lake, the residents shared it with a day resort open to the public. In 1984 after the death of Dr. Spivey, Mrs. Spivey deeded the lake to the Lake Spivey Civic Association to be managed in trust for the exclusive use of property owners with paid Lake Maintenance fees & Special Assessments.