Cherokee Lakes Dam East dam
Cherokee Lakes Dam East
Cherokee Lakes Dam East, located in Wayne, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Standing at 27 feet in height and stretching over 780 feet in length, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. Its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a safe and reliable structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to admire.
Despite being privately owned, Cherokee Lakes Dam East falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam, with its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serves as a recreational haven for visitors while also contributing to the management of water resources in the area. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its historical significance and environmental impact make it an important asset for the local community and the region as a whole.
With its picturesque location and vital role in water management, Cherokee Lakes Dam East stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human development and environmental conservation. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like this dam become increasingly important for maintaining a balance between human needs and ecological sustainability. Through proper maintenance and monitoring, Cherokee Lakes Dam East will continue to serve as a valuable resource for both recreation and environmental protection in the years to come.
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 Lakes Dam East -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 4,660 cfs | → |
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 1 cfs | → |
| Peacock Creek At Mcintosh | 4 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,510 cfs | → |
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cherokee Lakes Dam East.
Boat launches
- Pig Farm Landing
- Arnold River Road 599, Jesup
- Cypress Street Wayne County
- Getaway Lane, Surrency
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
- Lesa Street Hinesville
Campgrounds
- Holbrook Pond Military - Fort Stewart
- Holbrook Pond Campground
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- Barrington County Park
- Falling Rocks County Park
- Altamaha County Park
Fishing spots
Track Cherokee Lakes Dam East in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cherokee Lakes Dam East
Where does the data for Cherokee Lakes Dam East 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 Low 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 Lakes Dam East.