Cherokee Dam
Tennessee — Cumberland County — LITTLE LAUREL CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| River | LITTLE LAUREL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.79833, -85.15472 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 18, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Cumberland Mountain Retreat P.O.A. |
| Other Name | Cherokee |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.