Beaverdam neighborhood entrance sign on Armour Bridge Road, the Richland side of Lake Oconee in Greene County, Georgia — The Beaverdam entrance on Armour Bridge Road, the shared spine of both communities.

Beaverdam and The West Place are two communities rolled into one long, winding road — Armour Bridge Road — on the Richland side of Lake Oconee in Greene County, Georgia. The first two-thirds of the road is considered Beaverdam, while the last portion was platted and deeded separately, which is where the second name comes from. Both subdivisions share the same covenants, the same amenities, and the same general look and style, and you cannot reach The West Place without driving through Beaverdam, so it is easy, and accurate, to think of them together.

Armour Bridge Road is a beautiful, winding, wooded drive with several jut-outs on the lake side that form the various cul-de-sacs and courts. Together these neighborhoods cover a vast amount of Lake Oconee shoreline — roughly two miles or more — and much of it sits right on the main lake channel that runs north to south in front of the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee.

Where Beaverdam and The West Place Are Located on Lake Oconee

Beaverdam and The West Place run along Armour Bridge Road on the Richland side of Lake Oconee in Greene County, on the main channel across from the Ritz-Carlton. The map below shows where the two connected subdivisions fall on the lake.

Map showing the location of the Beaverdam and West Place subdivisions on the Richland side of Lake Oconee in Greene County, Georgia, with a detail view

Big Water and Landmark Views

This is a standout stretch for views and open water. With two-plus miles of frontage on the main north-south channel, many homes look out over the widest, most active water on the lake. Several homes in The West Place stare directly at the famous Lake Oconee sandbar and the giant flag on the Harbor Club Lighthouse at Lighthouse Circle Point. It is hard to find a more front-row seat to the heart of Lake Oconee.

Beaverdam and West Place private community boat ramp on Lake Oconee, with homes across the water — The shared private boat ramp gives Beaverdam and West Place residents direct lake access.

Homes and the Sewer That Changes Everything

Homes in Beaverdam and The West Place span a huge range of construction dates, reaching back into the 1980s for many, alongside brand-new homes being built in 2025 and 2026 on lots that had sat vacant for decades. The community is known for slightly smaller lots than some neighbors like Richland or Deerfield, which over the years limited the size and scope of some builds because of septic-system constraints.

That is now changing in a big way. As of 2026, Piedmont Water has installed sewer pipe along Walker Church Road, and the local neighborhoods are working quickly to figure out how to tap into it. Beaverdam and The West Place stand to benefit enormously, since sewer access would remove the septic ceiling that has capped what could be built here — a genuinely significant shift for the value and potential of these lots.

The West Place neighborhood entrance sign at Lake Oconee, Richland side, Greene County Georgia — The West Place entrance, the second community along the road.

Hawks Bill Drive and Armour Bridge Road street signs in the Beaverdam and West Place community at Lake Oconee — Armour Bridge Road, with interior streets like Hawks Bill Drive branching off.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beaverdam and The West Place

Are Beaverdam and The West Place the same neighborhood?

Effectively, yes. They are two subdivisions along the same road, Armour Bridge Road, on the Richland side of Lake Oconee. Beaverdam makes up the first two-thirds and The West Place the final portion, but they share covenants and amenities, and you reach The West Place by driving through Beaverdam.

What amenities do Beaverdam and The West Place have?

The two communities share a private, residents-only boat ramp on Lake Oconee, along with roughly two miles or more of combined shoreline on the main lake channel.

What are the views like?

Excellent. Much of the frontage is on the wide main channel in front of the Ritz-Carlton, and several West Place homes look directly at the Lake Oconee sandbar and the flag on the Harbor Club Lighthouse at Lighthouse Circle Point.

What kinds of homes are in Beaverdam and The West Place?

A very wide range, from homes dating to the 1980s to brand-new 2025 and 2026 construction on long-vacant lots. Lots tend to run slightly smaller than in neighboring subdivisions like Richland or Deerfield.

Is sewer coming to Beaverdam and The West Place?

As of 2026, Piedmont Water has installed sewer pipe along Walker Church Road, and the neighborhoods are working to tap into it. Sewer access would lift the septic limitations that have long capped what could be built on these lots.

Interested in Beaverdam or The West Place?

If big open water, landmark views, and lots with real upside as sewer arrives sound right, Margie Sorrell knows Beaverdam, The West Place, and the entire Lake Oconee market inside and out. Contact Margie to talk through your options.