FAQs

What Makes Savannah River Club Unique?

It's features and amenities are not available in other developments on Lake Russell or Lake Hartwell.

  1. This is the only development on the Georgia side of Lake Russell that will have county water.
  2. A public access boat launch is less than half a mile from our property.
  3. The project's amenity package surpasses all the developments on Lakes Russell and Hartwell.
  4. Savannah River Club is a private, gated community with secured access.
  5. Builders are available to you so that you can build a home immediately after you close on your lot.
  6. The project will have the most impressive gated entrance of any other subdivision on either lake.
  7. The on site covered boat storage will have a unique drive through design removing the need to back your trailer into a space.
  8. Lake Hartwell is only 3 miles away giving you the benefit of easy access to two major lakes because of the location.
  9. Savannah River Club lake lots have the shortest Corps of Engineers setback of any other development on Lake Russell.
  10. The boat concierge service will have the harbour master retrieve your boat from the secured covered boat storage and deliver it at the boat launch with a phone call from you, and it will be picked up at the launch and delivered back to storage when you are ready.
  11. It will have an olympic size swimming pool, spray pool, club house, walking trails, community gardens, putting green, wildflower meadows, tennis courts - a first for subdivisions on Lake Russell
Don't let this opportunity get away from you, this project will escalate in value tremendously over the coming years as we intend to turn it into the premier subdivision of both lakes.

What makes Lake Russell Unique?

Federal regulations prohibit private exclusive use of public lands surrounding the lake. This has created an experience that is similar to fishing on a remote Canadian lake while being surrounded by civilization. A unique experience for most outdoor enthusiasts in the area. With its undeveloped shorelines, Russell Lake provides an outdoor experience that goes beyond just fishing; visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery as well as the abundant wildlife. 30 miles from the North to the South allows you ample space to fish, explore coves, and enjoy other water activities.

Why Does Lake Russell Always Appear Full?

Lake levels at Hartwell and Thurmond often fluctuate more than at Russell, leading people to believe Russell is always full. At 5 feet, Russell Lake’s conservation storage is considerably less than Hartwell’s, at 35 feet, and Thurmond’s, at 18 feet. Russell Dam was designed after the other two lakes had satisfied the conservation storage needs on the Savannah River and was designed to operate efficiently by minimizing the drawdown or lowering of the lake, thus Russell lake levels are always maintained within 5 feet of full pool (top of the conservation pool). For more information about lake level management, current lake levels, historical data, etc., go to www.sas.usace.army.mil/hydrodat.htm.

 

1. What are the timelines for the project?
    - Clearing of the roads are complete and grading will start in December 2007
    - Construction on the front entrance will start in February 2008
    - Construction of the on site boat storage will start in April 2008
    - The on site sales center will open in March 2008, showings can be scheduled right now however
    - Construction on the first homes will start in February 2008

2. Do I have to build a home within a certain time frame?
    - No, there is not a time requirement. Once you start building however, we would like you to complete the home in 12 months

3. Will there be protective covenants (CC&R's)
    - Absolutely. You want your investment protected, and we would like to keep our reputation as the premier developer on
      Lake Russell. 

4. Will there be builders I can talk to about building a home for me?
    - Yes. Professional home builders are available to build a custom home for you.
   
5. Can I use my own builder?
    - Yes you may. Since the state of Georgia requires your builder to be licensed, we would like to have a copy of
      their license and their resume on file

6. Is financing available?
    - We have local lenders that can close your lot for you in as little as one week. You are also welcome to use your own lender

7. How far is the property from shopping?
    - We are 4 miles from the Super Walmart in Hartwell. Home Depot is opening a store about 5 miles away. The nearest gas
      station is three miles away.  Dining establishments include McDonalds, Subway, Fletcher's, Sibling's, Dairy Queen,
      Zaxby's, Sonic, Backstreet Barbeque, Domino's Pizza, Ingles and many more.


View from the point on lot 97 on Corps property


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