11Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Cherokee County, Alabama
Cherokee County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Cherokee County is 72 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Weiss - Highway 411 Dike at 90 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weiss - Highway 411 Dike | High | Satisfactory | 90 | Hydroelectric | 1961 |
| Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 06 | Significant | Not assessed | 36 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 8 | Low | Not assessed | 47 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Lahusage | Low | Not assessed | 34 | Recreation | 1925 |
| Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 17 | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Arrington No. 2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Lagarde No. 2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1948 |
| Weisner | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Norton Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1959 |
| Arrington No. 1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Lagarde No.1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Recreation | 1939 |