What began as a source of energy for the Columbia area over 70 years ago has become a major recreation area, an abundant resource for drinking water, fisheries and wildlife habitats - as well as for hydroelectric power.

Lake Murray serves as an example of how SCE&G, along with our parent SCANA Corporation, is successfully developing solutions to balance the needs for energy, environmental protection and recreational activity.

Talk about balance! If you’ve ever wondered how storks keep their balance, you may be surprised to learn how they can influence the balance of interests on Lake Murray (PDF, 1.4 MB).

Find out about some of the remarkable engineering feats we’ve accomplished at Lake Murray (PDF, 1.2 MB).

And to learn about the history of the lake, visit the Lake Murray History pages at our educational Web site Energeticminds.com.

To find out how you can enjoy Lake Murray, visit www.LakeMurray.com.