Lake Cherokee Dam
South Carolina — Cherokee County — TR-LONDON CREEK
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River | TR-LONDON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.04120, -81.57260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 25, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Wildlife Dam |
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.