Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Georgia, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 53 ft53 ft tall and 630 ft long, taller than 93% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cherokee County Raw Water Storage Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Ball Ground.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 05/14/2019.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Ball Ground |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.29194, -84.37617 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04083 |
| Federal ID | GA04083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |