New-indy Dam 5
New-indy Dam 5 is a dam located in York County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About New-indy Dam 5
New-indy Dam 5 is a dam in York, South Carolina. The dam is owned by New-indy Catawba Llc (private). It impounds the Catawba River Offstream.
The dam stands 50 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,456 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2022.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Catawba River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 34.84400, -80.87700 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,456 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,456 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEW-INDY CATAWBA LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03656 |
| Federal ID | SCD03656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |