Wylie

York County, South Carolina (near Fort Mill, SC)

River/Stream: Catawba

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
119 ft
Dam Length
3,232 ft
Reservoir Storage
246,435 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
386,364 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-03-29

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SC00687
State
South Carolina (SC)
Coordinates
35.02110, -81.00810
Age
101 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.