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Lake Bowen

Lake Bowen

Reservoir in South Carolina, United States


Lake Bowen or Lake William C. Bowen is a 1,534-acre (621 ha) reservoir[1] in northern Spartanburg County, South Carolina, 6 miles (10 km) from the North Carolina border. The Interstate 26 bridge crosses over Lake Bowen between exits 5 and 10 on Interstate 26. The lake stretches parallel to South Carolina Highway 11. It is the largest lake in Spartanburg County with 33 miles (53 km) of shoreline.[2] The lake is formed by the waters of the South Pacolet River[3] to serve as a public drinking water supply.[4] Rules and regulations were adopted for recreational activities like boating[5] and fishing.[6] There are picnic pavilions, boat ramps, and a playground near the lake. Fish from the lake is safe to eat.[7]

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  1. "Limnological Conditions in Lake William C. Bowen" (PDF). U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  2. "Bathymetry of Lake William C. Bowen" (PDF). US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  3. "GEOSMIN OCCURRENCE IN LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  4. "Plan would raise 3 Bowen bridges". GateHouse Media, Inc. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  5. "Waterbodies with No Advisories; Eat as much fish as you would like from the following waterbodies". South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Retrieved 10 April 2017.

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