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Lake Greenwood

Lake Greenwood is a 11,400 acre man-made lake operated by Duke Power Company through a lease from Greenwood County. Public access is available through public boat ramps, local parks, and Lake Greenwood State Park.

Lake Greenwood History

In 1933, at the depth of the Depression, Congress established the Public Works Administration to finance construction projects as a means of combating unemployment. Greenwood County filed an application for funds to build a dam and power plant on the Saluda River. The project would provide employment for the jobless and would generate cheap electricity for local residents. Greenwood County acquired more than 250 parcels of land in the lake basin, an area cleared of heavy timber by crews of the Civilian Conservation Corps, another New Deal agency. The county finance board also purchased rights of way for transmission lines to distribute electricity to Greenwood, Ninety Six, Clinton, Laurens and Newberry. In mid-August 1940, the lake approached capacity. Today, Lake Greenwood provides extensive recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing and water sports. In addition, the construction of Lake Greenwood has ensured an adequate water supply for a growing population and new industry.

Boat Sales and Service Marinas (on the water) Gas Stations and Marinas

Palmetto Boat Center
2840 New Easley Highway
Greenville, SC 29611
864-269-6200

Lake Greenwood Marine
(864) 998-3002 17062 Highway 72 W, Waterloo, SC

Gunnells' Marine Unlimited Incorporated
(864) 223-2275 102 Rock Church Rd Se, Greenwood, SC

MOON LANDING RV PARK AND MARINA  
4105 Watts Bridge Road  Cross Hill, SC  29332-5047
864-998-4292

MOON LANDING RV PARK AND MARINA  
4105 Watts Bridge Road  Cross Hill, SC  29332-5047
864-998-4292

Boat Rentals Restaurants Lodging

None listed..

Waterloo Dock Subway
218 Highway 72 Waterloo, SC USA 29384
(864) 998-4046

MOON LANDING RV PARK AND MARINA  
4105 Watts Bridge Road  Cross Hill, SC  29332-5047
864-998-4292