Lake Cherrywood Dam
Lake Cherrywood Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Cherrywood Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Cherrywood Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dave Witt (private). It impounds the Woodruff Creek-tr.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 856 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Woodruff Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.83000, -92.20194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 856 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 62 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dave Witt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00088 |
| Federal ID | AR00088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |