Cherokee Lake Dam

Texas — Leon County — RUNNING CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyLeon
RiverRUNNING CREEK
Coordinates31.07499, -96.19321

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage190 acre-ft
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 5, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF HILLTOP LAKES INC

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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.

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