Lake Wateree
South Carolina
Lake Wateree real estate is regarded as a top ten market in South Carolina for lake homes and lake lots.
Typically, buyers can find around 80 Lake Wateree homes for sale, and around 50 Lake Wateree lots and land for sale.
Lake Wateree has 242 miles of shoreline and is one of South Carolina's largest lakes.
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Spanning Three Counties
Lake Wateree is located just south of Liberty Hill, around an hour from Columbia, South Carolina. It spans Kershaw, Fairfield, and Lancaster counties.
KershawHealth is 22.5 miles away, and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is around 65 miles away.
Residents can shop at Springdale Plaza and enjoy a meal at Olde Town Restaurant & Pub or Tasty Sweet Creations.
Expansive Marvel
Lake Wateree spans 12,360 acres, making it a large lake full of activities.
Residents of Lake Wateree can enjoy many different activities on the lake, such as swimming, geocaching, boating, fishing, and more. Popular catches here include bream and catfish.
Amenities include Lake Wateree State Recreation Area, a bird refuge, and Shaw Air Force Base Recreation center.
Get to Know Columbia
There are so many opportunities for entertainment in Columbia.
One such activity is Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, where residents can see local flora and animals such as lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my!
Another popular locale is EdVenture Children’s Museum. Here, residents can enjoy several interactive, educational exhibits.
Explore the World Around You
Those seeking adventure and exploring the world around them will love calling Lake Wateree home.
Overview
- 242mi. of Shoreline
- 64ft. Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
Mountains - Dam Name Wateree Dam
- Year Built 1920
- Managed By Duke Energy
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 13,864
- Public Boat Ramps 7
- Water Level Seasonal Full Pool
Information
- Counties: Fairfield County, Kershaw County, Lancaster County
- Fish: Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, White Crappie
- Notable events: Fireworks at Lake Wateree, Jammin' in July
- Interesting facts: One of SC's oldest man-made lakes
- History: Its name, like that of the river, recalls the now-extinct Wateree Native Americans, who lived in the area until dispossessed by European settlers.
- Condos available (No)
- Sailing clubs (Yes)
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