Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 266 acres |
| Drainage Area | 39 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87,488 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07452 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HRC CHEROKEE TREE FARM LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam?
Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam?
Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam is owned by HRC CHEROKEE TREE FARM LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam built?
Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam was completed in 2015, making it 11 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam?
Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Tree Farm South Lake Dam last inspected?
Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.