Cherokee Beach Lake Dam dam
Cherokee Beach Lake Dam
Cherokee Beach Lake Dam, located in Shelby, Alabama, was completed in 1963 and serves as a primary source of recreational activities in the area. The dam, primarily constructed with earth materials, stands at a structural height of 22 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet. It spans a length of 450 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 94 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR.TRIGGER CREEK and is managed by a private owner.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Cherokee Beach Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not regulated by state agencies, with no regular inspections or enforcement measures in place. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its status closely and advocate for proper maintenance and management practices to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With its rich history and important role in local recreation, Cherokee Beach Lake Dam remains a focal point for both residents and visitors in the Genery South area.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cherokee Beach Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Helena Al | 52 cfs | → |
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 16 cfs | → |
| Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham | 9 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Acton Al | 10 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Hoover | 12 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Bessemer | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cherokee Beach Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- Beeswax Park Road 2-750, Columbiana
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- County Road 400 848, Shelby
- County Road 109 13399, Tuscaloosa County
- Lock 15 Road 12701, Tuscaloosa County
Campgrounds
- Hoover Rv Park
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Campground #2
- Campground #1
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park
Track Cherokee Beach Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cherokee Beach Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cherokee Beach Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cherokee Beach Lake Dam.