Lake Information & Lake Wardens

Spartanburg Water System is charged with the responsibility of providing an adequate water supply for Spartanburg County.

Lake Bowen, Lake Blalock, and Reservoir #1 were constructed by Spartanburg Water System as water storage reservoirs, and their primary function is to ensure an adequate water supply. Recreation is a secondary benefit of Lakes Bowen and Blalock and has proved to be a tremendous resource for the residents of Spartanburg County.

In order to protect the reservoirs as a source of drinking water, certain rules and regulations have been adopted by the Commissioners of Spartanburg Water System. These rules and regulations are intended to protect and enhance the water quality in the reservoir, maintain and minimize disturbance of the buffer zone owned by Spartanburg Water System around the lakes, and provide safe recreation for all the users of the lakes.

Here is some general information about the lakes:

LAKE BOWEN WARDEN'S OFFICE

8515 Highway 9 864-592-2240

LAKE BLALOCK OFFICE

1925 Sandy Ford Road 864-578-5442

24-HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER

864-578-2764

Lake levels as reported by United States Geological Survey

Lake Bowen Lake Level

Lake Blalock Lake Level

North Pacolet River

South Pacolet River

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SUMMARY OF BOAT POLICIES & PERMITS

Power Boats allowed

Power Boat type	Lake Bowen	Lake Blalock
Max. HP Outboard	115	30
Max. HP Inboard/Outboard	190	N/A
Pontoons (16' or longer)		40

Single lake permits

Boats w/ motors: Daily	Spartanburg County Resident	South Carolina Resident	Out of State
Lake Bowen
15 HP or less	$20	$40	$50
15 HP to 190 HP	$30	$40	$50
Over 190 HP	$170	$350	$800
Lake Blalock
15 HP or less	$20	$40	$50
Over 15 HP	$30	$40	$50
Boats w/ motors: Season
Lake Bowen
15 HP or less	$40	$145	$325
15 HP to 190 HP	$85	$175	$400
Over 190 HP	$170	$350	$800
Non-powered	$5	$5	$5
Lake Blalock
15 HP or less	$40	$65	$75
Over 15 HP	$60	$90	$110
Non-powered	$5	$5	$5

Combination lake permits - Lake Bowen & Lake Blalock

Boat type	Spartanburg County Resident	South Carolina Resident	Out of State
15 HP or less	$65	$195	$385
15 HP to 190 HP	$130	$250	$495
Non-powered	$5	$5	$5

Lake Blalock Activities Regulations

For any additional information (rules or regulations, etc.), call the Warden's Office at either lake. Office hours are Monday-Sunday 8:00am - 10:00am and 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

Chief Warden: Eddie Dearybury eddied@spartanburgwater.org

Lake Wardens:

Jimmy Bobo jbobo@spartanburgwater.org

Larry Elder lelder@spartanburgwater.org

Jon Morgan jonmorgan@spartanburgwater.org

Dustin Medenhall dmendenhall@spartanburgwater.org

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