Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2014 |
| NID ID | MS02918 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TWIN LAKE HOME OWNERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam?
Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam?
Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam is owned by TWIN LAKE HOME OWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam built?
Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam?
Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam?
Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam last inspected?
Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.