Prices, promotions, and availability are subject to change. THE LAKEHOUSE ON WYLIE A LIFE OF SMOOTH SAILING Located along the oldest man-made lake on the Catawba, discover a waterside retreat where you can immerse yourself in the shores, the sun, and the sands of North Carolina. Cast off from our lakefront and revel in the waters, the islands, and the preserves right outside your door. In 1904, Dr. Walker Gill Wylie, his brother, and other engineers dreamed up a brand-new idea: electricity for the emerging textile plants of Charlotte could be generated more easily by harnessing the power of naturally running water. Thus, the first dam and hydro-plant were built, creating what is now known as Lake Wylie. Now, were also harnessing the power of the lake to create something fresh with our own natural style.