Boat docks near Fair Play, SC
Dock building and repair along the quieter Oconee County shoreline near the I-85 crossing.
Fair Play is a census-designated place in Oconee County, with a small part reaching into Anderson County. It had 704 residents in the 2020 census. Interstate 85 runs through the community with exits 2 and 4, and the area stretches south toward Lake Hartwell, so it's one of the first lake communities drivers reach after crossing in from Georgia.
Where will the dock sit when the water drops?
If your lot sits toward the back of a cove, plan for low water. The heads of coves are where the lake gets shallow first when it falls below full pool, so a good builder will ask where the dock will sit in a dry autumn, not just in June, and may suggest a longer walkway to reach deeper water.
What do Fair Play owners ask for?
- First docks on lots that recently changed hands
- Resets and moves for docks that grounded during low water
- Replacing barrel flotation, which the Corps no longer allows, with approved floats
- Lifts for fishing boats and PWCs
Weekend place?
Many lake properties here are second homes. A dock that sits unchecked for weeks can drift or settle on the bottom without anyone noticing. Ask a neighbor to keep an eye on it, and have a builder check cables and floats once a year.
Common questions
Do builders travel out to Fair Play?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a builder who works the Oconee County shoreline.
Do I need a permit to replace barrel floats?
Floats are part of your approved dock. Replacing them with approved marine floats is maintenance, but ask the Corps if the repair changes the dock's size or layout.
Services in Fair Play
- New floating docksFloating docks laid out for your boat, your cove and the Corps' design rules.
- Boat liftsBoat and PWC lifts installed, upgraded or repaired in your existing slip.
- Dock repairFloat replacement, frame and walkway repairs, cable work and storm fixes.
- Dock relocation and removalMoving, resetting or removing a dock, with the Corps' sign-off where it's needed.
- Dock deckingNew deck boards on a sound frame: wood, composite or aluminum.
Nearby areas
Waterlogged floats, a tired lift or a dock you've outgrown?
Call and we'll put you in touch with a builder who works your part of the lake.