Lake B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02919 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TWIN LAKES HOME OWNERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam?
Lake B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam?
Lake B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam is owned by TWIN LAKES HOME OWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam built?
Lake B 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 B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam?
Lake B 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 B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam?
Lake B 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 B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam last inspected?
Lake B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam was last inspected on June 13, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.