Cherokee Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyGreenup
Nearest CityARGILLITE
River/StreamTRIB-LITTLE SANDY RIVER
Coordinates38.47467, -82.83340

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length345 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage39 acre-ft
Max Storage39 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCHEROKEE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/12/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00492
Federal IDKY00492
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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