Lake Wateree is a 13,250 acres lake in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It is one of South Carolina's oldest man-made lakes, with 216 miles of shoreline. The area includes Lake Wateree State Recreation Area, a bird refuge, and Shaw Air Force Base Recreation center. Its name, like that of the river, recalls the now-extinct Wateree Native Americans, who lived in the area until dispossed by European settlers.

Lake Wateree is surrounded by three of South Carolina's counties: Kershaw, Fairfield and Lancaster and is located about 30 miles northeast of Columbia, east of I-77 just off SC 97.

Owned and managed by Duke Energy (formerly Duke Power), Lake Wateree was created in 1920 when the Wateree River was dammed.The Wateree Hydro Station produces 56 megawatts of electricity. This created a lake of nearly 14,000 acres with 190 miles (310 km) of shoreline touching three counties.

Lake Wateree in South Carolina is known for its great fishing and bountiful wildlife. The fish include Largemouth Bass, Striped bass, Trout, White Perch, White bass, Crappie, Channel catfish, Arkansas Blue Catfish, Shellcrackers,Bream. Other wildlife that call Lake Wateree home include deer, fox, squirrel, turtle, dove, turkey, alligator and various species of duck, hawk, eagle, egret and osprey.

The Lake Wateree area is known for its mild climate and unspoiled natural views. Lake Wateree is a 13,250 acres lake in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It is one of South Carolina's oldest man-made lakes, with 216 miles of shoreline. The area includes Lake Wateree State Recreation Area, a bird refuge, and Shaw Air Force Base Recreation center. Its name, like that of the river, recalls the now-extinct Wateree Native Americans, who lived in the area until dispossed by European settlers.

Lake Wateree is surrounded by three of South Carolina's counties: Kershaw, Fairfield and Lancaster and is located about 30 miles northeast of Columbia, east of I-77 just off SC 97.

Owned and managed by Duke Energy (formerly Duke Power), Lake Wateree was created in 1920 when the Wateree River was dammed.The Wateree Hydro Station produces 56 megawatts of electricity. This created a lake of nearly 14,000 acres with 190 miles (310 km) of shoreline touching three counties.

Lake Wateree in South Carolina is known for its great fishing and bountiful wildlife. The fish include Largemouth Bass, Striped bass, Trout, White Perch, White bass, Crappie, Channel catfish, Arkansas Blue Catfish, Shellcrackers,Bream. Other wildlife that call Lake Wateree home include deer, fox, squirrel, turtle, dove, turkey, alligator and various species of duck, hawk, eagle, egret and osprey.

The Lake Wateree area is known for its mild climate and unspoiled natural views.

For more information on activities in and around Lake Wateree, South Carolina, visit:

• Getting to Know Lake Wateree
• National Steeplechase Museum
• Historical Camden Revolutionary War Site
• South Carolina Information Highway: Lake Wateree
• South Carolina Jobs Now
• Carolina Cup
• 3 Rivers Music Festival
• Kershaw County, SC
• Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce
• The State of South Carolina

For more information on activities in and around the Midlands Area, visit:

• South Carolina Information Highway: Lake Wateree
• South Carolina Jobs Now

Lake Wateree Homes, Properties and Special Feature Real Estate

Lake Wateree, South Carolina real estate includes a wide variety of country homes for sale, condos for sale, water access and horse breeding and/or stabling properties (waterfront or scenic view), active adult communities, hobby and horse farms and executive properties. Sellers who have been in the area for a while know our reputation for knowledgeable advice, enthusiastic service, creative marketing and professional networking. We mine every source for suitable properties so you can feel at ease that your search will produce the right kind of solution for you.

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