Swimming Lake at State Park needs Emergency Repairs

The swimming lake at Oconee State Park will be closed at least for the start of the summer season. Emergency repairs were required two weeks ago when divers discovered the valve had collapsed to the swimming lake. To avoid, pressure on the historic dam it became necessary to drain the lake, even though the park is about to enter the start of the swimming season. Fortunately, recent rain showers have started to fill the lake.