Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake
Key Takeaway
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03845 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Cherokee Town and Country Club
Private
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Low Hazard 32 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake is owned by Cherokee Town and Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake built?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake last inspected?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam # 2 Middle Lake was last inspected on April 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.