Congressional
Greetings
"I commend the Corps for communicating through the brochure all the needs the Corps must meet in managing the system. This brochure is a great resource for all the constituents who rely upon the lakes for recreation, hydropower, water supply, and many other uses."
U.S.
Senator
Saxby Chambliss - GA
"Georgia's recent drought is a reminder of the important responsibility the Army Corps of Engineers has to manage water resources in a way that satisfies public needs. This brochure provides a valuable resource for members of the general public wishing to gain further understanding into the Corps' decision making processes. The brochure also highlights the many benefits that the lakes and dams throughout the Savannah River basin provide not only to Georgians but also to those visitors who wish to enjoy the recreational opportunities and the natural beauty that these areas provide. I encourage anyone with an interest in learning more about these lakes and their management to read this brochure."
U.S. Representative Paul Broun - GA
"My office routinely receives questions from constituents asking about the operations and responsibilities of the Army Corps of Engineers. I appreciate the Corps taking time to pull together this information. It is a helpful and useful resource for citizens who frequent the Savannah River basin."
U.S.
Senator
Lindsey Graham - SC
U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers
Savannah
District
P.O. Box 889
100 West Oglethorpe Avenue
Savannah, GA 31402-0889
(912) 652-5279
J. Strom
Thurmond Dam & Lake
Operations Manager's Office
510 Clarks Hill Highway
Clarks Hill, SC 29821-9703
(864) 333-1100
1-800-533-3478
Richard B. Russell Dam & Lake
Operations Manager's Office
4144 Russell Dam Road
Elberton, GA 30635-9271
(706) 213-3400
1-800-944-7207
Hartwell Dam & Lake
Operations Manager's Office
5625 Anderson Highway
Hartwell, GA 30643-5259
(706) 856-0300
1-888-893-0678
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WELCOME to the Savannah River Basin lakes!
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Savannah District operates three interconnected dams and lakes in the upper reaches of the Savannah River Basin - Hartwell, Richard B. Russell, and J. Strom Thurmond. Together they form a scenic chain of lakes 120 miles long. To make the most complete use of the basin's water resources, the lakes are managed as a multipurpose integrated system, giving consideration to all Congressionally authorized purposes - hydropower, flood control, recreation, fish and wildlife, water quality, water supply, and downstream navigation.
Hartwell, one of the most highly visited Corps lakes, has the most private boat docks of any Corps lake nationwide; Russell, with minimal shoreline development, offers a quieter recreation experience in a pristine environment; Thurmond, the largest Corps lake east of the Mississippi River, has a very large land base surrounding the lake and offers some unique recreation opportunities, including horseback trail riding. This brochure compares the lakes in land acreage, land use, permitted activities, and recreation development. It also presents historical information and insights on how these public lands and waters are managed.
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Hartwell Dam & Lake |
Richard B. Russell Dam & Lake |
J. Strom Thurmond Dam & Lake |
Links are
in PDF format and will require Adobe Acrobat to view.
HISTORY
ACQUISITIONS
FAQs ABOUT WATER MANAGEMENT
SHORELINE MANAGEMENT
RECREATION
NATURAL RESOURCES
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
LAKE LOCATION MAP
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Technical Problems? Contact: cesas-op-h@usace.army.mil
Hartwell Lake Office
5625 Anderson Hwy
Hartwell,
GA 30643-5259
Phone Numbers
706-856-0300
or toll free at
1-888-893-0678
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