Cherokee Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | STRAWBERRY PLAINS |
| River/Stream | HOLSTON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.16663, -83.49815 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Height | 122 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,699,431 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,699,431 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,421,811 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29,560 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,428 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 315,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |