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Cheoah Dam

Cheoah Dam is a lake in Graham, North Carolina.

Cheoah Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Cheoah Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Cheoah Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.44833, -83.93657. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cheoah Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Cheoah Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Cheoah Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Cheoah Dam?

    Nearby: Deals Gap, North Carolina (viewpoint, 6 km), Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness (sanctuary, 7 km), Calderwood Dam (lake, 8 km), Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest (sanctuary, 11 km), Bob Stratton Bald (viewpoint, 12 km), Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest (attraction, 13 km).