Lake Cherokee Dam

Rusk County, Texas

River/Stream: CHEROKEE BAYOU

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
45 ft
Dam Length
4,988 ft
Reservoir Storage
101,363 acre-ft
Year Completed
1948
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
130,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-12-07

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX03453
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
32.36018, -94.60615
Age
78 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.