New-Indy Dam 4

CATAWBA RIVER OFFSTREAM· York, South Carolina· Built 1968· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

New-Indy Dam 4 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC)
Max Storage274 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDSC00677

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 7, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

NEW-INDY CATAWBA LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New-Indy Dam 4?

New-Indy Dam 4 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates New-Indy Dam 4?

New-Indy Dam 4 is owned by NEW-INDY CATAWBA LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was New-Indy Dam 4 built?

New-Indy Dam 4 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of New-Indy Dam 4?

New-Indy Dam 4 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is New-Indy Dam 4?

New-Indy Dam 4 has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was New-Indy Dam 4 last inspected?

New-Indy Dam 4 was last inspected on December 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.