miles of shoreline, is the largest lake in the Midlands

one of the largest in the state. It is operated by South

Carolina Electric and Gas Company and is known

for striped bass fishing, summer water sports, and wonderful homes.

Public access is available through public parks near

the dam, public boat ramps and marinas, and Dreher

Island State Park. Another great attraction of the

designated Purple Martin sanctuary. On summer

evenings, boats gather at dusk to watch the spectacle

of thousands of Purple Martins coming to roost.