24 Mar 2020

Corps of Engineers squashes rumors about reservoir access

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Consistent rumors abound concerning access to Thurmond Lake, Russell Lake and Hartwell Lake on the upper Savannah River for boating and fishing. Boating and fishing remain OPEN. Campgrounds and day-use areas at Thurmond and Hartwell lakes operated by the Corps of Engineers are closed until further notice. Boat ramps inside campgrounds and other boat ramps with gates are closed. Boat ramps without gates remain OPEN. Bank fishing remains OPEN.

18 Mar 2020

Corps of Engineers restricts use of Savannah River campgrounds, day-use areas

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials with the Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced

9 Sep 2017

Savannah River reservoirs equipped to handle Irma rainfall, officials urge caution downstream of Thurmond Dam

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District said today that

23 Aug 2017

Timber harvesting begins at Broyles Recreation Area at Lake Hartwell; phase one of expansion of popular rec area

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Timber harvesting begins at the Broyles Recreation Area at Lake Hartwell in Anderson

22 May 2017

Corps of Engineers, Georgia and South Carolina DNRs to hold pre-Memorial Day water safety opportunity

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the South Carolina Department