Lake Cherokee Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| River/Stream | CHEROKEE BAYOU |
| Coordinates | 32.36018, -94.60615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,988 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101,363 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101,363 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44,475 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,101 acres |
| Drainage Area | 158 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CHEROKEE WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |