Kidde Fire Extinguisher for Boats, Single-Use 5BC
Safety • Boating
Combats Marine Fires: Stop basic fires common to boats: flammable liquids and gases (Class B) & electrical equipment (Class C)
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Overview
Lake Russell is a large reservoir located along the South Carolina–Georgia border on the Savannah River, positioned between Lake Hartwell upstream and Clarks Hill Lake downstream. Completed in the mid-1980s, the lake covers approximately 26,000 acres and serves primarily as a hydropower and water-management reservoir within the Savannah River basin.
The shoreline is largely undeveloped and heavily forested, reflecting the lake’s role as a conservation-oriented project. Long creek arms, narrow coves, and gently sloping banks dominate much of the perimeter, while submerged timber, river channels, and points define the underwater structure. Compared to neighboring reservoirs, Lake Russell maintains a quieter, more natural setting with extensive protected shoreline and limited residential development.
Lake Russell supports a balanced warmwater fishery with established populations of largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish. The lake is owned and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees hydropower operations, flood control, and long-term environmental stewardship while preserving public access and maintaining the lake’s natural character.
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Lake Russell is a 26,650-acre reservoir on the Savannah River managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It plays an important role in flood control, hydropower generation, navigation, and water supply.