Discover the Oldest Man-Made Lake in North Carolina
In the early 1900s, the Catawba Power Company constructed a dam and power plant near India Hook, South Carolina. The goal of this was to utilize th...
In the early 1900s, the Catawba Power Company constructed a dam and power plant near India Hook, South Carolina. The goal of this was to utilize the strength of the Catawba River. Lake Wylie, the oldest man-made lake in North Carolina, was created as a popular reservoir in North and South Carolina. This man-made lake offers a pretty rich history. Let's explore what is so spectacular about it and what other attractions and wildlife surround this beautiful lake. Lake Wylie provided a steady supply of natural electricity.