Twin Lake No.One Dam

TR-BIG CREEK· Forsyth, Georgia· Built 1955· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Twin Lake No.One Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDGA01994

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Russ Enterprises LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Twin Lake No.One Dam?

Twin Lake No.One 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 Twin Lake No.One Dam?

Twin Lake No.One Dam is owned by Russ Enterprises LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Twin Lake No.One Dam built?

Twin Lake No.One Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Twin Lake No.One Dam?

Twin Lake No.One 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 Twin Lake No.One Dam?

Twin Lake No.One Dam has a dam height of 19 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.