Persimmon Creek
North Carolina — Cherokee County — PERSIMMON CREEK
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River | PERSIMMON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.06844, -84.16653 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | January 22, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Other Name | Cherokee Lake |
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.