Cherokee Lake Dam
Kentucky — Greenup County — TRIB-LITTLE SANDY RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Greenup |
| River | TRIB-LITTLE SANDY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.47467, -82.83340 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 12, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CHEROKEE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS |
| 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.