Cherokee Falls
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.06391, -81.54754 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1826 (200 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,490 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 222,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Cherokee Falls Hydroelectric Project, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |