New-indy Dam 8
New-indy Dam 8 is a dam located in York County, South Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About New-indy Dam 8
New-indy Dam 8 is a dam in York, South Carolina. The dam is owned by New-indy Catawba Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-catawba River.
The dam stands 43 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 171 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,934 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Tr-catawba River |
| Coordinates | 34.83110, -80.89580 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,934 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,934 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 762 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 171 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEW-INDY CATAWBA LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD05058 |
| Federal ID | SCD05058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |