Wateree River

Wateree River, River, central South Carolina, U.S. It enters the state from North Carolina as the Catawba River but is known as the Wateree in South Carolina. It joins the Congaree River to form the Santee River. The Wateree flows through a series of lakes and reservoirs, the largest of which is Wateree Lake, 15 mi (24 km) long.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Jeff Wallenfeldt.
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Article Title: Wateree River
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 01 June 2011
Access Date: February 23, 2025