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Private freshwater lake dive in Ravenel with statues and shallow water.
Private freshwater lake dive in Ravenel with statues and shallow water.
Lake Hollywood is a private freshwater dive site in Ravenel, South Carolina. The lake is shallow and broken up by a few deeper holes, and the main draw is the cluster of cement statues that hold small freshwater life. The site suits easy training dives, simple exploration, and low-stress buoyancy practice in calm water, with private access and a straightforward bottom profile.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6.1m - 9.1m
Depth Note
Predominantly around 20 ft (about 6.1 m) with deeper holes to roughly 30 ft (about 9.1 m).
Best Season
Year-round; calm conditions are the practical priority.
Typical Conditions
Freshwater lake environment with calm water and a simple bottom profile.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy controlled around the statues and follow the private-site rules.
Access Restrictions
Private dive site; permission and site rules apply.
Legal Notes
Private access means you need permission or an organized visit.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy shallow scuba dive suited to beginners and student training around the statues and shallow holes.
Freediving
Shallow water and simple structure make it workable for calm-day freediving.
Snorkeling
The shallow lake is also workable for snorkeling around the surface features.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local dive-community account that shows the site is actively dived.
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