Thicketty Creek WCD Lake Number 26 is a reservoir located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, at an elevation of 768 feet. The lake is situated near the hamlet of Macedonia and has limited access facilities, with only a small area available for shore access.

Regulations & Access: - 6 HP maximum motor restriction for boats - Limited shore access available - Managed by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) as a State Lake

Geographic Features: - Located near Thicketty Mountain, which rises 2.5 miles to the north - Approximately 4.5 miles north of the town of Cowpens - Dam structure present (Thicketty Creek WCD Dam Number 26)

Climate & Conditions: The area experiences typical Piedmont weather patterns with: - Summer high temperatures averaging 87-90°F (June-August) - Winter lows averaging 27-29°F (December-February) - Annual precipitation ranging from 3.5-5.8 inches per month - Heaviest rainfall typically occurs in March (5.81") - Driest month is June (3.55")

Nearby Points of Interest: - Mount View Cemetery - Macedonia Cemetery - Macedonia Baptist Church - Island Creek Baptist Church

The lake serves as a public fishing resource in an area where public fishing access is limited. While boating is permitted within horsepower restrictions, the lake has minimal facilities for paddlers.