The dam was built in 1904 for the Catawba Power Company to produce hydro-electric power. The lake, originally known as Lake Catawba, was later renamed as Laky Wylie in honour of Dr. W. Gill Wylie, founder of the company.

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Location: Tega Cay, York County, South Carolina, United States

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