Hot Hole - Lake Keowee

Discover the perfect location to enhance your diving experience. With its warmer water in the winter, this dive site offers an ideal opportunity for both extending your diving skills and undertaking Open Water training during the colder months. While the variety of fish may be limited, you can still encounter some small bass and perch during your exploration.

Situated near the Oconee Nuclear Station in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States, this dive site boasts a unique feature - a power plant that utilizes the lake water for cooling its reactors. The discharged water warms the surrounding area, creating a favorable environment for winter diving, especially when equipped with a 3 or 5mm suit. Advanced divers can also indulge in the exhilarating experience of diving along the current generated by the discharge pipes, akin to riding an underwater roller coaster.

With a maximum depth of 11m and a visibility of approximately 4m, this dive spot is suitable for beginners and offers an opportunity to practice and improve your diving skills. Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of this scenic location and leave with unforgettable memories of your dive.