It's a Better Life... About Lake Murray

   Lake Murray is a vast area of water covering 78 square miles and approximately 50,000 acres of land. At its widest point, it is 41 miles long and 14 miles wide.

The lake is named after William Murray, the engineer who was oversaw the Lake Murray dam project. When the dam was completed in 1930 it was know as the world's largest earthen dam. The dam was built to harnessing hydroelectric power to the middle part of South Carolina.

Lake Murray Visitor Center web site:: www.lakemurraycountry.com