Dams in Cherokee County, Texas
23Total Dams
5High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Cherokee County, Texas
Cherokee County has 23 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Cherokee County is 74 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Buckner Dam at 75 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Dam | High | Fair | 75 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Campsite Dam | High | Poor | 49 | Recreation | 1932 |
| Rusk City Lake Dam | High | Fair | 36 | Irrigation | |
| Lake Acker Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 28 | Water Supply | 1922 |
| Pipes Dam No 1 | High | Not Rated | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1953 |
| Cherokee Tree Farm South Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 26 | 2015 | |
| Mcpeak Springlake Ranch Dam | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Irrigation | 1973 |
| Tucker Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Water Supply | 1973 |
| Miles Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Pine Crest Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Rusk Ore Mine Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Crysup Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | 1943 |
| Holloway Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Simmer Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | 1965 | |
| Tosh Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Irrigation | 1983 |
| Hall Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Water Supply | 1958 |
| Peacock Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Hollywood Club Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Decker Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Recreation | 1946 |
| Stoval Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Bullard Club Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1925 |
| Jacksonville Club Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Recreation | 1888 |
| Duren Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1937 |