Cherokee Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRichmond City
River/StreamTR-JAMES RIVER
Coordinates37.55720, -77.57910

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage93 acre-ft
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Richmond Department of Public Utilities;Lake Cherokee Association Inc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA760014
Federal IDVA760014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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