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Why is Lake Jocassee so clear?

The lake is known for the clean and cold Appalachian mountain rivers that flow into it, keeping its waters cool and clear year-round. The Jocassee Dam, which forms the lake, is 385 feet (117 m) high and 1,750 feet (530 m) long.



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Lake Jocassee is a beautiful southern lake known for its undeveloped shoreline and clean water.

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No, there are no alligators or sharks here at Jocassee.

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Ponds, canals, lakes, swamps, and rivers are home to these giant reptiles. Zooming in on Florida, Lake Jesup claims the title of the most alligator-infested lake. Lake Jesup lies in Central Florida, the heart of Seminole County, covering approximately 16,000 acres of open water and marshes.

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More than 100 confirmed alligators make Lake Marion their home. Fish aren't the only ones you can spot in the waters of Lake Marion, as this is also the place in South Carolina where there are the most confirmed alligator populations.

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Lake Jesup has an estimated number of 13,000 alligators. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission keeps a rough tally of the gator population in Lake Jesup.

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Lake Jocassee, one of the most snake-infested lakes in South Carolina, is nestled among stunning mountains and lush vegetation. It's a popular spot for fishing, boating, and wildlife watching.

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For example, in Lake Jocassee, there are no restrictions on smallmouth bass or rainbow and brown trout. DHEC recommends limiting consumption of largemouth and spotted bass from the lake to just one 8-ounce portion a week.

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Jocassee is a Cherokee name that means “Place of the Lost One” and comes from a legend where a maiden walked across the water to meet the ghost of her lover. Prior to flooding the area to create the lake, the river valleys (near the Toxaway River) were home to the Lower Towns of the Cherokee Nation.

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Stay a safe distance from the shoreline (15 to 20 feet; 4.5 to 6 meters) and do not swim, snorkel, or dive where prohibited - in any canal, pond, freshwater lake, marked channel, or boat basin inside the park. Prevent small children and pets from approaching shorelines or basking alligators or crocodiles.

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Blue Lake, New Zealand Blue Lake has underwater visibility up to 70 to 80 meters or 230 to 260 feet down, which is insane! Apart from being the world's clearest lake, it's also the clearest body of natural freshwater. The water in Blue Lake is comparable to distilled water based on laboratory measurements.

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Lake Annecy, France Located in the Haute-Savoie department, which borders Italy and Switzerland, Lake Annecy is a pristine body of water that's often called the cleanest lake in Europe, thanks to strict environmental regulations set in place in the 1960s.

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Annecy. Regarded as the clearest lake in Europe, Annecy is home to a picturesque town of the same name – sometimes also known as Venice of the Alps due to its numerous water canals.

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