Cagles Mill Lake, or the Cagles Mill Reservoir, often referred to as Cataract Lake because of its location just outside of Cataract, is a 1,400-acre lake, half of which is set in the Lieber State Recreation Area and the other half in the Cataract Falls State Recreation Area. Renowned for its beautiful waterfalls and stunning natural scenery of dense woodland forests, the human-made lake is a popular recreation site with a fishing pier and two boat launch ramps. The headwaters of Cagles Mill Lake form the picturesque Upper and Lower Cataract Falls, which are located at the southern end of the lake and drop 30 and 15 feet, respectively, providing a majestic sightseeing experience.

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