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Lake Edgar Brown

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SC Picture Project / Barnwell County / Lake Edgar Brown

Lake Edgar Brown in Barnwell offers visitors two fishing piers and a boat ramp. In addition, several walking paths wind their way around the lake. Lake Brown, as it is more commonly known, is located across the highway from Fuller Park. Built in the early 1960s, its 100 acres are managed by the South Carolina Department of Recreation. Lake Brown was officially dedicated on July 1, 1964.

Lake Edgar Brown

Melissa Roberts of Barnwell, 2011 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The name of the lake honors the late Edgar A. Brown, who served South Carolina in the State House and the Senate from 1922 through 1972. Brown is also the namesake of the Edgar Brown Building on the State House grounds in Columbia. Brown was part of the Barnwell Ring, a group of influential South Carolina politicians who used their positions to sway South Carolina governance.

Lake Brown in Barnwell SC

Melissa Roberts of Barnwell, 2016 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Lake Edgar Brown is especially popular with anglers. Large mouth bass, catfish, and bluegill are common varieties of fish caught from its piers and waters. Many guests also enjoy waterskiing here.

Lake Edgar Brown Spillway


Lake Brown was created by damming nearby Turkey Creek. In 1968, Turkey Creek was diverted around the lake, but in recent years it has been reconnected to Lake Edgar Brown.

Lake Brown Spillway

F. Everett Leigh of Union, 2016 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Lake Edgar Brown Spillway

Melissa Roberts of Barnwell, 2016 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Lake Edgar Brown: More Pictures


Lake Edgar Brown in Barnwell

Melissa Roberts of Barnwell, 2018 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Lake Brown in Barnwell

Melissa Roberts of Barnwell, 2010 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Plan Your Trip: Lake Edgar Brown

Where is Lake Edgar Brown located?
Address: Bryan Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
GPS Coordinates: 33.2467,-81.36878
What else should I see?
Bethlehem Baptist Church 0.3 mile
Barnwell County Agricultural Building 0.4 mile
Barnwell Confederate Memorial 0.4 mile
Barnwell Sundial 0.5 mile
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    1. Peggy Hatfild says

      April 2, 2019 at 9:08 AM

      Also enjoyed the Lakeside Grille on Gilmore Street, awesome food and beautiful view of lake.

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    2. Everett Leigh says

      June 12, 2016 at 4:09 PM

      Thanks for the highlight! Having one of my images shared on SC's premiere Information Highway is truly an honor.

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    3. Agnes Roberts says

      December 14, 2010 at 5:31 PM

      Very interesting and beautiful pictures. I was not aware of the points of interest which are displayed in this collage of pictures of this area. My hat’s off to Melissa Roberts and the other photographers who have submitted such an array of beauty Barnwell County has to offer. Lake Edgar Brown is a really pretty lake with its wooden fishing piers, surrounding plants, and shore line flowering trees. It’s a relaxing place for outdoor recreation, as outlined in the pictures submitted here.

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