Cherokee Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Cherokee Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 330 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01696 |
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 Lakes Homeowners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cherokee Lakes Dam?
Cherokee Lakes 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 Lakes Dam?
Cherokee Lakes Dam is owned by Cherokee Lakes Homeowners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cherokee Lakes Dam built?
Cherokee Lakes Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Lakes Dam?
Cherokee Lakes Dam 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 Lakes Dam?
Cherokee Lakes Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lakes Dam last inspected?
Cherokee Lakes Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.