Is it safe to swim in Lake Keowee?

Lake Keowee is the deadliest body of water among others in Oconee County, according to statistics from the Oconee County Coroner's Office. Deaths at the lake have made up more than a third of all water-related deaths in the county within the past 25 years, Coroner's Office data shows.



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“Lake Keowee is not staffed with life guards or others at the gate or boat ramps, and people swim and boat there at their own risk. However, we have multiple signs posted warning people of the risks,” Danenhower said.

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Lake Keowee is known for its clear green waters. In fact, it's one of the cleanest lakes in the entire US. This is in part due to the efforts of the community to keep it clean and the fact that its water source is Lake Jocassee which receives clear mountain runoff water.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) conducted water quality surveys on Lake Keowee as part of the National Eutrophication Survey. USEPA found Lake Keowee was mesotrophic and ranked it first in overall water quality compared to other South Carolina lakes (USEPA 1975).

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Lake Keowee and the Oconee Nuclear Station are located near Clemson, South Carolina. The water from this body of water is used to cool the nuclear station. The warmed water is then released, at high speed, back into Lake Keowee, thus lending itself to the nickname “The Hot Hole”.

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Lake Jocassee is considered the clearest lake in South Carolina. Take a trip to Devil's Fork State Park and explore the lake for yourself! The clear and cool waters from the Appalachian mountain rivers make this lake a must-see.

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Lake Keowee Take a dip in Lake Keowee with caution – this lake is one of the most snake-infested bodies of water in South Carolina. It's home to a variety of species, including the northern water snake. Lake Keowee is South Carolina's hidden gem with a slithery twist.

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They've compared the eight major basins in the state, and concluded the Catawba, Lake Marion and the Greenville-Spartanburg areas are home to the three most polluted waters in South Carolina, Meyer said.

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Fish include: Blue Gill, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch and Spotted Bass. Rumor has it that there are several famous people who own homes on Lake Keowee, such as Jack Niclaus, Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Costner and Dan Marino.

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What lake in SC is known for not having alligators? Lake Greenwood says their lake has no alligators! They also say the lake here is clean and perfect for water activities.

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You can also soar through the treetops of the Blue Ridge Foothills and over Lake Keowee on South Carolina State Park's only zipline. Wildlife: Wildlife that can be seen on the park include black bear and white-tailed deer. Wildflowers: Wildflowers are abundant at Keowee-Toxaway, especially in the spring.

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Hunters are selected through a lottery for one gator. South Carolina's largest lake, Marion, has the most alligators.

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