Lake Wateree
South Carolina
The Lake Wateree real estate market is a top ten marketplace for lake property in South Carolina.
The average list price for Lake Wateree homes for sale is $358,000. Normally there are about 50 lake homes for sale at Lake Wateree, and 90 listings for lots and land.
Lake Wateree is a mid-sized South Carolina lake, and has 242 miles of shoreline. Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the closest major airport, is only 70 miles away.
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- 64Deepest 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
1515 Arrowhead Rd
Winnsboro, SC 29180
881 State Park Rd
Winnsboro, SC 29180
2990 Singleton Creek Rd
Liberty Hill, SC 29074
2030 Baron Dekalb Rd
Camden, SC 29020
- Counties: Fairfield County, Kershaw County, Lancaster County
- Fish: Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, White Crappie
- Condos available (No)
- Notable events: Fireworks at Lake Wateree, Jammin’ in July,
- Sailing clubs (Yes)
- Interesting facts: One of SC%apos;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.
- Permit is not required to use the lake.
- Jet skis are allowed.
- Motorized boats are allowed.
- Houseboats are allowed.
- Boating restrictions (Yes). -- Must have PFD’s, be of age, and must be registered (See http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/boating.html)
- Dock restrictions (Yes). -- Must obtain permit to construct or enhance (See https://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/LakeServicesApplications.asp)
1315 Roberts St
Camden, SC 29020
70 miles away
46 miles away
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.
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