09/06/2026
Lake Murray in South Carolina was created by what was, in 1930, the largest earthen dam in the world.
The construction crew was so large it built its own town to house the workers. That town β Irmo, South Carolina β still exists today.
Lake Lanier in Georgia draws over 11 million visitors a year and sits on top of a flooded town. When the water level drops in drought years, old foundations resurface from the bottom.
And Lake Hartwell? Its fall foliage rivals New England. Most people just haven't made the comparison yet.
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