Cherokee Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountySharp
Nearest CityCHEROKEE VILLAGE
River/StreamLITTLE OTTER CREEK
Coordinates36.30749, -91.52593

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length846 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage531 acre-ft
Max Storage531 acre-ft
Normal Storage516 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge6,674 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCherokee Village SID
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR00248
Federal IDAR00248
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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