Lake Jocassee, Mountain reservoir in northwestern South Carolina, United States.
Lake Jocassee extends across 7,500 acres of water surface, reaching depths of 300 feet within Devils Fork State Park boundaries.
Duke Power and South Carolina created this reservoir in 1973, submerging Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery under 130 feet of water.
The name originates from Cherokee traditions, referring to a story of a native maiden who lived in the valley before the reservoir construction.
The lake provides access through Devils Fork State Park, offering boat ramps, camping facilities, and rental equipment for water activities.
Four mountain rivers feed into Lake Jocassee, creating underwater waterfalls that attract scuba divers to explore the submerged structures.
Location: South Carolina
GPS coordinates: 34.96000,-82.91944
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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