Lakes / South Carolina / Cherokee County
Lakes in Cherokee County, South Carolina
5 lakes counted in Cherokee County - the largest is Lake Whelchel at 178 acres.
5
Lakes Counted
178 acres
Largest - Lake Whelchel
Cherokee County, highlighted, with its largest counted lakes dotted. Outlines from Census boundary data.
All Counted Lakes
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Whelchel | Cherokee | 178 acres | - |
| 2 | Thicketty Creek WCD Lake Number 26 | Cherokee | 104 acres | - |
| 3 | Thicketty Creek Watershed Number Twenty Reservoir | Cherokee | 46 acres | - |
| 4 | Watershed Number 18 Reservoir | Cherokee | 31 acres | - |
| 5 | Hammett Lake | Cherokee | 26 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; USGS. Verified October 30, 2026.