Hollis Q Lathem Reservoir was created by impounding Yellow Creek by the Cherokee County Water & Sewer Authority to augment the fresh drinking water needs of the citizens of Cherokee County. Construction on the project started in 1997 and filling of the reservoir began in 1999.

The lake is 334 Acres, has 15 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 35 feet. The deepest point is 102 feet.

Lathem is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bream, Shell Cracker and Catfish. Crappie are also available but have not been stocked and are thought to have entered the reservoir thru Yellow Creek. The lake is not known for large fish but is respected for holding large numbers of fish increasing the anglers odds of catching.

Directions: From Hwy 400 take Hwy 369 west appx 12 miles to Yellow Creek Rd and turn right. Travel Yellow Creek Road appx 4 miles to Shiloh Church Rd (see Riverbend Gun Club sign) and turn right. Lake entrance will be on your left less than a mile away. (Note. Shiloh Church Rd will change names to Cowart Rd shortly after turning off of Yellow Creek Rd. The entrance is actually on Cowart Rd)
Fee: $5 per vehicle
Hours: Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) 8am-8pm Rest of the year 8am-5pm
Rules: No gas motors, no swimming. Electric motors allowed.
Contact: Mr. Ron Banks is the Reservoir Manager and he's quite helpful. (770) 894-4356