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Lake Murray Water Playground of the Midlands of South Carolina
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Lake Murray Water Playground of the Midlands of South Carolina
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Lake Murray Blog |
Columbia Real Estate
LAKE MURRAY was constructed between 1927 and 1930. The Dreher Shoals Dam formed a 48,000 acre lake in the heart of South Carolina and only a short drive from downtown Columbia. The lake covers an area of 78 square miles with 649 miles of shoreline. The waters of the Saluda River that feed Lake Murray supply energy to the Saluda Hydroelectric Plant turbines and cooling water to the McMeekin Steam Generating Plant. Both plants are owned by South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G). When completed, Lake Murray was the largest power reservoir and Dreher Shoals Dam the largest earthen dam in the world.
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Today, Lake Murray stills supplies electric power, is the major source of drinking water for the city of Columbia, and has become the water playground for the Midlands. The Lake Murray adventure means boating, sailing, canoeing, fishing, skiing, swimming, camping and just plain fun at one of the South's most scenic playgrounds.
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Lake Murray is BIG -- About 41 miles long and 14 miles wide at its widest point.
Plenty of room for fishing, boating and water skiing.
Safe boating reminders: Lookout for other boaters, skiers, swimmers and
jet skiers * Use caution at night and be sure to use boat running lights
when necessary and required * Be aware of overhead power lines that cross
the water at certain locations * Don't drink and drive * Carry necessary
safety equipment * Carry life preservers * Observe depth markers (avoid
rough water and shallow water) * Check the weather forecast before you
get on the water
Click Here for Boating in South Carolina Information: Safety & Laws, Boat ownership title & registration requirements.
SCE&G Lake Murray Hotline:
Fishing is GREAT at Lake Murray! The lake has hosted numerous fishing
tournaments. Although the lake is home to a large number of fish species, the
most popular are: largemouth bass, striped bass, bream and crappie.
Obtain a S.C. Fishing or Hunting License:
License Price List
FRESHWATER FISHING IN SOUTH CAROLINA: Black Crappie
Illustrations
by Duane Raver Jr., courtesy of Duane Raver Jr. and Maynard
Living at Lake Murray is great! Columbia, South Carolina's capital city is only 18 miles away from the Lake Murray dam and the city has one of the lowest cost of living rates in America! Other towns around Lake Murray include Irmo, Chapin, Prosperity and Lexington.
Lake Murray is one of South Carolina's finest recreational assets -- the lake is beautiful and is home to great fishing, boating and water sports. There are many upscale home communities around Lake Murray. Features include lakefront or waterview lots, boat slips, dry dock facilities, tennis courts and more.
Selling a Property at Lake Murray?
Call or email Mel Coker
CLICK HERE FOR MEL COKER'S LAKE MURRAY MARKET CONDITIONS REPORT
Lake Murray & Columbia Weather Conditions
Buy Homes ON or Near Lake Murray (Columbia, SC):
Columbia / Lake Murray Real Estate Website
Call Mel Coker NOW! (888) 528-2258 (toll-free) or (803) 932-2144
Purchase Lake Murray MAP or Lake Murray POSTER online
Bait & Tackle
Boat Dealers
Camping - Dreher Island State Park
Dock Construction
Guide Service - Let's Go Fishing!
Marinas
Marine Service & Parts / Boat RENTALS
Online Shopping
REAL ESTATE - Call Mel Coker @ RE/MAX toll-free: (888) 528-2258
Restaurants
Upholstery shops
Water Systems - Water testing, and lake drawn water system installation & maintenance by Bradley Clean Water
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e-mail:
Mel Coker * Telephone (803) 932-2144
Lake Murray Information Guides
Issuu eBook, PDF format, Animoto Tours and more.
Boating at Lake Murray...
1-800-830-LAKE
This hotline has the current Lake Murray water level and weather forecast.
Fishing at Lake Murray...
By Telephone: toll-free 1-866-714-3611 $3.00 processing fee is added to license fee
Internet: South Carolina Fishing/Hunting License Online $3.00 processing fee is added to license fee
License Sales Agents (by County)
Click Here for the Latest Fishing Report:
Updated fishing report for the state, including Lake Murray.
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources:
Info and regulations for fishing, boating, hunting & more
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Striped Bass
Reese, courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources. All illustrations
copyrighted by the artists.
Living at Lake Murray...
Click Here to read my "Home Selling 101" report and then call Mel Coker at (803) 318-2007.
HOT Listings at Lake Murray
View my Lake Murray Blog for the latest Lake Murray news and for the scoop on really great Lake Murray listings
for ANY Lake Murray/Columbia Property
Toll-free 888-528-2258
Want to Buy On or Near Lake Murray? E-mail or call Mel Coker, your Columbia and Lake Murray Realtor. Mel is a Lake Murray resident! Be sure to give your contact information, including address and telephone number.
melcoker@remax.net
Call (803) 318-2007 or toll-free (888) 528-2258
 1940 Lake Murray View from Mel Coker's Postcard Collection |
 1940 Lake Murray View from Mel Coker's Postcard Collection |
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Lake Murray Water Levels & Weather...
The max full level at Lake Murray is 360'. This is normally not achieved -- the normal "full" level is about 358' which typically occurs from early spring to early summer. After that, the lake is drawn very gradually to a low level of about 354' from about December through mid February.
Check Lake Murray levels:
U.S. Geological Survey
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
Columbia & Lake Murray Weather:
Columbia / Lake Murray Weather Page (from Mel Coker)
Lake Murray Association: Live on the Lake? Do Lake Murray business? Care about Lake Murray? You need to be a member of the Lake Murray association. Call Mel Coker at (803) 932-2144 for your membership application, or visit the Lake Murray Association website.
Contact Mel Coker to BUY or SELL at Lake Murray
e-mail:
Lake Murray Real Estate
Office (803) 223-6214 | GoogleVoice (803) 388-8011
The 5 Towers Dreher Shoals Dam on Lake Murray - Photograph by Mel Coker
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