Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 96.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04083 |
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 County Water and Sewerage Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam?
Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam 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 County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam?
Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam is owned by Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam built?
Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam?
Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam?
Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam has a dam height of 53 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 County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam last inspected?
Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam was last inspected on May 14, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.