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Lake Hartwell Dam — Georgia–South Carolina Border
The dam makes the scale of the reservoir understandable: lake water stretches away on one side while the Savannah River continues below on the other. Nearby overlooks, trails and recreation areas give visitors several angles on the structure.
The Story of Lake Hartwell Dam — Georgia–South Carolina Border
Hartwell Dam spans the Savannah River at the Georgia–South Carolina border and creates 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the concrete dam between 1955 and 1962 for flood control, hydropower, navigation support and recreation.
Lake Hartwell Dam — Georgia–South Carolina Border in Context
Hartwell Dam spans the Savannah River at the Georgia–South Carolina border and creates 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the concrete dam between 1955 and 1962 for flood control, hydropower, navigation support and recreation.
What Makes It Special
The dam makes the scale of the reservoir understandable: lake water stretches away on one side while the Savannah River continues below on the other. Nearby overlooks, trails and recreation areas give visitors several angles on the structure.
Interesting Facts
The dam is nearly three miles long when its earth embankments are included. Hydroelectric generators inside the project produce electricity for the regional grid.
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The Story of Lake Hartwell Dam — Georgia–South Carolina Border
Hartwell Dam spans the Savannah River at the Georgia–South Carolina border and creates 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the concrete dam between 1955 and 1962 for flood control, hydropower, navigation support and recreation.
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