Lake Greenwood

Lake Greenwood was created between 1935 and 1940 by the construction of the Buzzard's Roost Dam near Chappels, SC. The powerhouse was equipped with three turbines each driving a 5 megawatt AC generator to provide power to the Greenwood area. Recent years have brought considerable development around the lake, which is becoming a choice residential and retirement area for Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry counties. The lake has 212 miles of shoreline.

General Information

Miles of Shoreline: 212
Acres of Surface Water: 11,400
Counties Lake is Within: Greenwood, Laurens, Newberry
Average Depth: 21.8 feet
Maximum Depth: Approximately 69.3 feet
Boat Ramps: 5
Fish Attractors: 16
Fishing Access Locations: 2
Fishing Loaner Tackle Locations: 1
Owned and Managed by: Greenwood County