Reedy River

Reedy River

The Reedy River in Lake Conestee Nature Park
Basin
Main source Greenville County, South Carolina
34°59′22″N 82°28′17″W / 34.98956°N 82.47151°W / 34.98956; -82.47151 (Primary source of Reedy River)[1]
River mouth Saluda River
34°18′14″N 82°05′21″W / 34.30401°N 82.08928°W / 34.30401; -82.08928 (Mouth of Reedy River)Coordinates: 34°18′14″N 82°05′21″W / 34.30401°N 82.08928°W / 34.30401; -82.08928 (Mouth of Reedy River)
Physical characteristics
Length 65 mi (105 km)
This article is about the river. For the musical, see Reedy River (musical).

The Reedy River is a tributary of the Saluda River, about 65 miles (105 km) long, in northwestern South Carolina in the United States. Via the Saluda and Congaree Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.

The Reedy River Falls: Big Brother

Big Brother, or "The Falls", is a large waterfall that flows through the Reedy River Falls Park in Greenville, SC. It is overseen by the Liberty Bridge. Sliding down the falls is illegal according to Greenville law, but it is still practiced by many kayakers and other adventure seekers.

Course

The Reedy River rises in Greenville County in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of the city of Greenville, and flows generally south-southeastwardly through Greenville, Lake Conestee Nature Park, and the Piedmont region into Laurens County. It joins the Saluda River in Laurens County, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Greenwood, as part of Lake Greenwood, which is formed by a dam on the Saluda.

Pollution

The pollution in the river was identified to be unfit for humans because of fecal bacteria. Children were commonly seen sliding down rocks in a section of the river in downtown Greenville. Playing in the river is now banned. Only in certain parts of the river is it actually safe for children to step or play on the rocks.[2]

Crossings

The following is a list of crossings of the Reedy river from Greenville downstream starting in downtown Greenville at US 123. This list may at times be incomplete.

See also

Sources

References

  1. ↑ "Reedy River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ News article on bacteria danger in river Aug 2007
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