Lake Moultrie
lake, South Carolina, United States
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Lake Moultrie is a reservoir in South Carolina, United States, formed by damming the Santee River. It is connected by a navigable waterway to another reservoir, Lake Marion, and the Cooper River, which leads to Charleston. The entire Santee River system is a crucial source of hydroelectric power for South Carolina. The lake is named after William Moultrie, an American general who played a significant role in resisting British forces during the American Revolution.123
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