Cherokee Estates Lake Dam
Cherokee Estates Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cherokee Estates Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cherokee Estates Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Crabapple Falls Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Cooper Creek near Hickory Flat.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 548 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/03/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Hickory Flat |
| River/Stream | Cooper Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.12781, -84.38333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 548 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Crabapple Falls Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02494 |
| Federal ID | GA02494 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |