Cherokee Lake Dam
Cherokee Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Thomas County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cherokee Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cherokee Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Thomasville (local government). It impounds the Olive Creek near Thomasville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Thomas |
| Nearest City | Thomasville |
| River/Stream | Olive Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.83558, -83.96064 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Thomasville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03664 |
| Federal ID | GA03664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |