Docks and Waterfront

Our Docks: Duke Energy has a very specific written Shoreline Management Program which gives, in great detail, the rules for all who use THEIR LAKE. Stoneledge is classified as a Residential Marina Community and our rules are stricter than the rules for individually owned docks attached to private homes. When Stoneledge was first built we had 5600 feet of waterfront and our contract with Duke therefore allowed us to have 56 slips located on 10 docks. Duke Energy’s rules clearly state that Stoneledge CANNOT have more than 56 watercraft in our slips, they prohibit any dockage on either the inside or outside end ties, and all watercraft including kayaks and jet skis are included in that total. The leases for the slips were allocated to the original owners on a first come first served basis. Your HOA board tries to accommodate both Duke Energy and our residents with the approval to use the end ties for transient, daytime dockage but, never overnight. We are always aware that Duke Energy is VERY serious about adherence to their rules and always has the right to strictly enforce them.

Our Waterfront: While Lake Keowee is positioned at 800 feet above sea level, Duke Energy literally owns all of the property up to 804 feet above sea level. In other words, Stoneledge does NOT own the shoreline and must adhere to strict rules about vegetative clearing. Stoneledge has also been allotted 10 water entry points, one at each dock. Therefore, clearing to create other entry points is not allowed. While all of our shoreline has restrictions from Duke, there are two sections that are classified as Environmental Impact Areas and those areas carry even greater restrictions and protections. No encroachment, removal, or cutting of any vegetation/trees is allowed. These two areas are (1) behind units 436, 438, and 440, and (2) the small cove in front of dock #3.

Dock Courtesy: Every resident pays for the maintenance of the docks and deserves to be able to use a dock close to their home. One of the most common complaints from neighbors is that others have “taken over” the dock platform and surrounding water with water toys, kayaks, chairs, etc. Please be courteous to your neighbors and remove any items when you leave the dock. Please be mindful not to block other residents access to their boats.