Take a drive out of Walhalla, SC up Highway 11 for about 15-20 minutes, and you will find one of Upstate South Carolina's relatively unknown areas of pristine beauty - Lake Jocassee and Jocassee Ridge. The first time we saw these places, we just stood there in awe of the natural beauty. We live near Lake Jocassee and continue to be amazed at the this area in the mountains. Our camera's have snapped many shots that's for sure!
Here are some Lake Jocassee facts (pronounced "joe-kas-ee")
83,400 acres of land were purchased from private land owners and the Singer Corporation in 1963. In 1967, Duke Power Company began the Keowee Toxaway Project, which culminated in the construction of Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee using several rivers including the Whitewater, Thompson, and Toxaway Rivers. Lake Jocassee is approximately 7565 pristine and beautiful acres with about 75 miles of shoreline. Completed in 1973, the dam on Lake Jocassee is 385 feet high, and impounds four rivers. Lake Jocassee's is known to be 325 feet deep or more, with an average depth of about 157 feet..
Surrounded by mountains, Lake Jocassee is one of the most scenic lakes in South Carolina. The area is of such beauty that it is worthy of being captured in paintings and on film. The water is usually crystal clear, and the shoreline includes beautiful rock cliffs, sandy beaches, and forests galore. The shoreline of Lake Jocassee has had very little development and remains quite natural. Plans are to keep it that way for the future. Wildlife is abundant, and includes bears, eagles, hawks, beavers, and lots of other animals. In addition, the waters of Jocassee are full of life and many fish, including Bluegill, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Lake Jocassee is one the most popular lakes in Upstate South Carolina. Many people love it especially for fishing.
The main way to access Lake Jocassee is through Devils Fork State Park. This park was developed and is managed by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Lake Jocassee is located in both Oconee County and Pickens County.
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