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Welcome to Richard B. Russell Lake and Dam Project, the most recent multi-purpose water resource development built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. Due to Federal Laws that prohibit private exclusive use of public lands surrounding the lake, the area remains strikingly beautiful and picturesque. Many visitors express their appreciation with the Corps for maintaining the aesthetic qualities of the lake and shoreline – a unique experience for most outdoor enthusiasts in the area. With its undeveloped shorelines, Russell Lake provides an outdoor experience that goes beyond just fishing – visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery as well as the abundant wildlife.

Please stop by our Visitor Center located in the Operations Manager’s Office approximately 4 miles south of Georgia State Highway 72 just off the Bobby Brown State Park Road. Here you can purchase maps of the lake, Golden Age or Golden Access cards, and Annual Parking Passes. We also have a variety of brochures and pamphlets that will assist you during your visit to the Richard B. Russell Lake and Dam Project.

Visitor Center and office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Army Corps of Engineers needs your help to prevent vandalism

The Corps of Engineers has begun implementation of a program to reduce senseless destruction at Corps projects. Initiated in 2006, The “Corps Watch” program allows anyone who witnesses vandalism, property damage or suspicious activity to report it using a centralized number.

Each year millions of dollars in property damage are lost due to vandalism, larceny, arson, and environmental and cultural degradation. Corps Watch is designed to heighten public awareness of the impacts of crime within and around dams, power production facilities, campgrounds, recreational areas.

Callers may remain anonymous. Corps watch contains a provision to provide cash rewards at 10% of the assessed value of damage or loss, not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 to individuals for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of offenders. This program does not replace the 911 emergency systems.

Since implementation, calls have been received which have contributed to the arrest and conviction of offenders at Corps projects nationwide. As a result of these helpful tips, roughly $1,000 worth of rewards have already been paid out to hotline callers.

Examples of Corps Watch rewards were paid for information from a concerned landowner when he witnessed the unauthorized cutting of government trees and vegetation. Also, a park user called to report a senseless act of vandalism on Corps playground equipment and received the award after conviction of the offenders.

Corps Day Use Passes Available at Russell Lake Office

TAnnual Passes for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use areas are now available! The passes are $30 each and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. The pass allows unlimited nationwide use of all day use fee areas managed by the Corps. Passes may be purchased in person at the Russell Lake Office (using cash, check or credit card, by phone (using credit card) toll-free at 1-800-944-7207, or by mail (using check or credit card). Annual passes are also available at the Hartwell Lake and Thurmond Lake Offices. Click HERE for related news release.

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