Richard B. Russell Lake

The Richard B. Russell Lake on the Savannah River, which borders Elbert County, Georgia, and Abbeville and Anderson counties, South Carolina, was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a reservoir. In addition to Beaverdam Creek on the Georgian side and Rocky River on the South Carolina side, the lake impounds principally the Savannah River. Filling of the lake, which resulted in a full pool elevation of 475 feet (145 m), started in October 1983 and was finished in December 1984. In contrast to Hartwell and Thurmond, whose conservation storage causes their levels to shift more dramatically at 35 feet (11 m) and 18 feet (5.5 m), respectively, the lake is designed to operate within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the entire pool. The lake appears to be full as a result.

Federal laws forbid the usage of the public lands surrounding Lake Russell, unlike its neighbors Lake Hartwell to the north and Lake Strom Thurmond to the south.

The striped bass, spotted bass, largemouth bass, and black crappie are common species of fish in this area. Summer is the finest season for fishing since species like crappie and bass are commonly accessible.

Location: Georgia