Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West)
Key Takeaway
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West) 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 | 56 ft (taller than 97.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03841 |
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 & Country Club, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West)?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West) 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 No. 3 (West)?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West) is owned by Cherokee Town & Country Club, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West) built?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West) 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 No. 3 (West)?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West) 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 No. 3 (West)?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West) has a dam height of 56 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 No. 3 (West) last inspected?
Cherokee Country Club Lake Dam No. 3 (West) was last inspected on June 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.