Cherokee Dam
Cherokee Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cherokee Dam
Cherokee Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cumberland Mountain Retreat P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Little Laurel Creek near Bellview.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Bellview |
| River/Stream | Little Laurel Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.79833, -85.15472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cumberland Mountain Retreat P.O.A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03516 |
| Federal ID | TN03516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |