The U.S. Corps of Engineers maintains numerous parks and camping locations along the lakes 962 miles of shoreline. With only a 25 foot setback from the lake, homes can be built on the lake with tremendous vistas and easy access, often with boat docks. Hartwell Dam is located on the Savannah River, approximately 8 miles east of the city of Hartwell on U.S. Hwy.29. The lake was designed and built for flood control and to provide a constant supply of water for all those downstream on the Savanah River. The dam is also used as a hydroelectric facility to generate power during peak demand times, thus helping to give local residents low cost electricity.
Public tours are available of the dam and powerhouse.
Special tours may be arranged for groups or tours. A Map of the Lake Hartwell Area will soon appear here. You will then be able to choose a location on the lake and find information about that city or area and its real estate. For now just click on the list below. Hartwell, Georgia Lavonia, Georgia Anderson.