When SCE&G bought the land to build Lake Murray, 75 percent of it was just a wooded area. The rest of the land consisted of nine small towns and communities that was home to nearly 5,000 residents.

The dam built to tame the Colorado River completely submerged a small town northwest of Austin, turning it into an underwater ghost town.

When SCE&G bought the land to build Lake Murray, 75 percent of it was just a wooded area. The rest of the land consisted of nine small towns and communities that was home to nearly 5,000 residents.

Lake Murray, SC (WLTX) -Each year, thousands of people enjoy a day on Lake Murray, whether it's boating or swimming. But how much do you really know about history of the body of water? When it was ...