Lake Hartwell
Dublin Core
Title
Lake Hartwell
Subject
A history of Hartwell Dam and the impact of the lake on the Upstate of South Carolina.
Description
This collection contains photographs, newspaper clippings, oral histories, and other historical resources that relate to the building of Lake Hartwell.
Creator
Samuel Snipes
Date
1950's-present
Language
English
Collection Items
Aerial of the Savannah River
Aerial photo of the Savanah River at the location of the future Hartwell Dam site
Hartwell Dam In Progress
A cofferdam allows for the Hartwell Dam to be constructed in the background
Lake Hartwell's Spillway Gates Construction
The construction of the hydroelectric portions of Hartwell Dam
Hartwell Lake Begins to Flood
The nearly completed Hartwell Dam begins to back-up the Savannah River causing Hartwell Lake to appear
Portman Shoals Power Plant
Historical Postcard
A colorized post card of Portman Shoals dam and power station
Views of Clemson
Aerial photographs of Clemson, South Carolina showing how earth dikes hold back lakes.
