Lake Bowen

For other uses, see Bowen.

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]

Lake Bowen
Sunset at Lake Bowen
Lake Bowen Location within South Carolina
Location	Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
Coordinates	35°06′43″N 82°02′30.9″W
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	South Pacolet River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	1,534 acres (621 ha)
Max. depth	41 ft (12 m)[1]
Shore length1	33 miles (53 km)
Surface elevation	815 ft (248 m)
Settlements	Boiling Springs, Inman, Chesnee
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Gallery

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  Fish from the lake is safe to eat.
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  SC Hwy 9 bridge in Inman, SC
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  There are boat ramps, and a playground near the lake.
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  The lake is formed by the waters of the South Pacolet River to serve as a public drinking water supply.
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  Abundance of wildlife around Lake Bowen.
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  Some areas are developed real estate.
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  Rules and regulations were adopted for recreational activities like boating and fishing.
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  It is a 1,534-acre (621 ha) reservoir in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with 33 miles (53 km) of shoreline.

References

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. "Spartanburg Water, Upstate Forever partner to protect drinking water". GateHouse Media, Inc. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
4. "GEOSMIN OCCURRENCE IN LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
5. "Plan would raise 3 Bowen bridges". GateHouse Media, Inc. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
6. "Spartanburg Water System Policies and Procedures for Use of Water Supply Reservoirs" (PDF). Spartanburg Water. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
7. "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.

External links

• Lake Bowen review on South Carolina Lakes Database